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Indian Power and Energy Sector
1,015 Questions
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
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Hindustan Petrolium
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Indian Oil
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ONGC
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GAIL
C
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ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) uses 'Making Tomorrow Brighter' as their tagline (note: the question has a typo 'Toomorrow'), reflecting their role in India's energy sector. ONGC is India's largest oil and gas exploration company. HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum), Indian Oil, and GAIL are all in the energy sector but this specific tagline belongs to ONGC.
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Tummalapalle
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Visakhapatnam
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Vijjeswaram
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Kurnool
A
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Tummalapalle in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh has one of the world's largest uranium reserves, with estimated reserves of about 49,000 tonnes. The discovery was announced in 2011.
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RIL
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ONGC
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Bharat Petroleum
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SAIL
B
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ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) launched India's first helium extraction pilot plant as part of its research into rare gas extraction. This initiative aimed to develop indigenous helium production capabilities for strategic and scientific applications.
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Pune
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Lucknow
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Chennai
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Bangalore
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Apsara
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Dhruva
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Pournima
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Cirus
B
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Dhruva is India's largest nuclear research reactor with 100 MW capacity, located at BARC Mumbai. While Apsara was India's first nuclear reactor, Dhruva represents the advancement in nuclear research capabilities.
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Mahrastha
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Gujarat
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Haryana
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Andhra Pradesh
B
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Dahej is India's first LNG reception and regasification terminal, located in Gujarat. It was commissioned in 2004 and is operated by Petronet LNG. The terminal sits on the coast of Gujarat in the Ankleshwar area.
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Agra
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Aligarh
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Mathura
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Etah
B
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Aligarh district in Uttar Pradesh has been a site for solar energy development projects. The district has implemented solar power initiatives as part of Uttar Pradesh's renewable energy expansion efforts. This represents the state's push toward sustainable energy infrastructure.
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First
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Second
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Third
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Fourth
B
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Uttar Pradesh ranks second in India in electricity/power generation, following Maharashtra. UP has significant thermal power plants, hydroelectric potential, and growing renewable energy capacity. The state's large population and industrial base contribute to its high power generation capacity.
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Only I and II are correct
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Only I and III are correct
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Only II and III are correct
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All are correct
D
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All three statements are correct. India has significant wind energy potential estimated at around 45,000 MW. Wind power was contributing approximately 5% of India's energy needs compared to nuclear's 3%. The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) did select Andhra Pradesh for uranium mining operations.
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Narora
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Apsara
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Dhruva
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Zerlina
B
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Apsara was India's first nuclear reactor, commissioned in 1956 at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. Narora, Dhruva, and Zerlina were built later.
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West Bengal
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Tamil Nadu
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Kerala
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Andhra Pradesh
B
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The Kundah hydro-electric project is located in Tamil Nadu, specifically in the Nilgiri district. It is one of the important hydro-power projects in the state, harnessing the waters of the Kundah River in the Nilgiri hills region. The project contributes to Tamil Nadu's power generation capacity and represents the state's investment in renewable energy sources.
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Russia
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Germany
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France
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Italy
A
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Russia has been India's long-standing partner in nuclear energy cooperation and built the Kudankulam nuclear power plant. This is a well-documented fact in Indo-Russian bilateral relations.
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Russia
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Germany
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France
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Italy
A
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The Kudankulam nuclear project is an Indo-Russian collaboration. Russia has been assisting India with nuclear reactor construction since the early 2000s, making it the correct answer for this cooperation agreement.
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Narora
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Panki
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Nangal
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Nore of these
A
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Narora in Uttar Pradesh houses the Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS), a nuclear power plant. The other options are thermal power stations - Panki (Kanpur) and Nangal (Punjab) are not nuclear facilities.