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Indian Power and Energy Sector

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The Indian power and energy sector questions cover nuclear plants, renewable energy targets, and solar missions. These topics are essential for the general awareness preparation of multiple competitive exams. Practice these questions to stay informed about national energy policies.

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Indian Power and Energy Sector Questions

Multiple choice

Name the first water power station set up in Tamil Nadu.

  1. Pykara

  2. Mandi Power House

  3. The Kundoh

  4. eriyar
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pykara Power Station in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu was the first hydroelectric power station in the state. Established in the 1930s, it harnesses the Pykara River and remains operational today.

Multiple choice

Which of the following hydel power projects do not yield 300 MW water power capacity?

  1. The Rihand Project

  2. The Sabarigiri Project

  3. Ukai Project

  4. The Koyna Project
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Rihand Project (300 MW), Sabarigiri Project (300 MW), and Ukai Project (300 MW) all have capacities of 300 MW. The Koyna Project, however, has a much larger capacity of initially 260 MW and later expanded to nearly 2000 MW, making it the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Which project feed power to Bombay-Pune industrial region?

  1. The Sharavathy Project

  2. The Kundoh Project

  3. The Koyna Project

  4. The Ukai Project
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Koyna Dam and hydroelectric project, located in the Sahyadri ranges of Maharashtra, is a major power supplier to the Bombay-Pune industrial belt. The project has been expanded multiple times to meet growing industrial demand.

Multiple choice

Name the first power plant developed in Himalayan region.

  1. Pykara Power Station

  2. Upper Ganga Canal Hydroelectric Grid System

  3. Salal Hydel Power Project

  4. Mandi Power House
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Mandi Power House, established in Himachal Pradesh, was the first hydroelectric power plant developed in the Himalayan region. It marked the beginning of harnessing the Himalayan rivers for power generation in India.

Multiple choice

What was the total installed water power capacity at the time of independence?

  1. 4,52,000 KW

  2. 5,75,000 KW

  3. 7,25,000 KW

  4. 9,12,000 KW
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B Correct answer
Explanation

At the time of India's independence in 1947, the total installed water power capacity was approximately 575,000 KW (575 MW). This limited capacity was significantly expanded in the decades following independence through massive dam and hydroelectric projects.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate title for the given passage?

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

The solar industry in India is still in its nascent stage and faces many challenges such as high costs of solar power generation. In India, cost of solar electricity produced on-grid is high mainly due to dependence on imports for silicon and solar wafers used for the manufacture of solar cells – about 80% of which comes through imports. Solar projects are capital intensive, and the lack of an effective financing infrastructure for these projects is another major factor impeding growth in this sector. Another challenge faced today is the disparity in solar potential across states.
Currently Research and Development (R&D) in this sector is on a slow track due to lack of collaborative and goal driven efforts on this front. Technological innovations that improve the efficiency of current solar energy systems are necessary to exploit the solar energy potential in India. In order to facilitate this, government has to frame comprehensive R&D schemes and provide incentives along with the current subsidy schemes. Another major factor restricting the growth of this sector is the lack of standards, resulting in the fragmentation of the market among manufacturers and suppliers. Standardisation of systems will lead to rationalisation of cost as companies can invest in R&D and newer technologies to meet common specifications. Facilitating closer industry – government cooperation and increasing consumer awareness about the benefits of solar energy are some of the other main challenges currently faced by the industry.

  1. Technological Innovations in the Solar Power Industry

  2. Restrictions in the Solar Power Sector

  3. Challenges faced by the Indian Solar Power Industry

  4. Incentives to the Indian Solar Power Sector

  5. .
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage mainly focuses on the challenges faced by the industry and hence, this is the correct choice.

Multiple choice

What is the contribution of non-conventional energy in the total installed grid capacity in the country?

  1. 1%

  2. 3%

  3. 5%

  4. 10%

  5. 15%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In the early 2000s, non-conventional energy sources (wind, solar, small hydro, biomass, etc.) contributed approximately 3% to India's total installed grid capacity. This reflected the early stage of renewable energy development in India. The contribution has since grown significantly with policy push and technological improvements in the renewable energy sector.

Multiple choice

Tata Hydro Electric Project is a joint enterprise of India and

  1. Nepal

  2. Maldeev

  3. Bhutan

  4. Bangladesh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tata Hydro Electric Project (also known as Chukha Hydroelectric Project) is a joint enterprise between India and Bhutan. This cross-border collaboration harnesses Bhutan's hydroelectric potential to generate power for both nations.