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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

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%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

For which of the following is Satara well known?

  1. Nuclear power plant

  2. Hydroelectric plant

  3. Wind energy plant

  4. Thermal power plant
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Satara district in Maharashtra is home to one of India's largest wind energy farms. The region's geography and wind patterns make it ideal for harnessing wind power. The other options (nuclear, hydroelectric, thermal) are not what Satara is specifically known for.

Multiple choice

The Taj Mahal is threatened due to the presence of

  1. Chlorine

  2. SO2

  3. Oxygen

  4. Hydrocarbons
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

SO2 reacts with marble (calcium carbonate) to form calcium sulfate and calcium sulfite, which cause yellowing and deterioration of the Taj Mahal's surface. This phenomenon, called marble cancer, occurs due to atmospheric emissions from nearby industries.

Multiple choice

The Kalpakkam Atomic Power Plant is located in

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Kerala

  4. Orissa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kalpakkam Atomic Power Plant (also known as Madras Atomic Power Station or MAPS) is located in Tamil Nadu, about 80km south of Chennai on the Bay of Bengal coast. It is one of India's oldest nuclear power plants and has two PHWR (Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor) units.

Multiple choice

The Kishenganga Power Project is in

  1. Orissa

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Jammu & Kashmir
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kishenganga (now Kishanganga) Hydroelectric Project is located in Jammu & Kashmir, specifically in the Bandipora district. It's a 330 MW run-of-the-river project on the Kishanganga River (a tributary of the Jhelum).

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four sentences are given between the sentences numbered 1 and 6. You are required to arrange the four sentences (P, Q, R and S), so that all six together make a logical paragraph.

  1. The main source of power in industrial undertaking is electricity.

P. Electricity from water also requires enormous river valley projects involving huge expenditure.

Q. In contrast, electricity from atomic power stations will result in a tremendous saving in expenditure.

R. Besides, the mineral resources of the world required for generation of electricity are being rapidly depleted.

S. But the production of electricity needs huge quantities of coal.

  1. The installation of atomic plants will help in meeting the shortage of these resources.

  1. PQSR

  2. RQPS

  3. SPQR

  4. QRPS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

SPQR is the correct sequence.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about natural gas production in India are correct in light of recent developments? I. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has become second largest natural gas producer in the country with its output exceeding 25 million standard cubic metres per day (mscmd) II. India's natural gas production exceeded the 150 mscmd mark recently III. ONGC's majority of gas production comes from its Bassein and Mumbai High fields

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II only

  4. III only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Reliance Industries (RIL) has become the largest natural gas producer in the country with its over 50 million standard cubic metres per day (mscmd) output surpassing that of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp's (ONGC). RIL's gas production from its D6 fields in the Krishna Godavari (KG) basin touched 50.15 mscmd on November 29, 2009, surpassing ONGC's 49.6 mscmd output for the first time. KG D-6's output has also helped the nation cross 100 mscmd of domestic gas production. Besides RIL and ONGC, about 16 mscmd is produced by BG Group-operated Panna/Mukta and Tapti fields. ONGC's majority of gas production comes from its Bassein and Mumbai High fields.