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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

Which of the following companies has got two contracts to establish two power projects in Afghanistan?

  1. Bharat Heavy Electricals(BHEL)

  2. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)

  3. National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)

  4. Reliance Energy Ltd.

  5. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited) secured contracts to establish power projects in Afghanistan, including the rehabilitation of the Salma Dam power station.

Multiple choice

Where is plutonium mostly produced in India?

  1. Tharapur

  2. Sangal

  3. Kalapakkam

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

Plutonium is produced in Kalapakkam in India. Madras Atomic Power Station is located at Kalpakkam. It is a comprehensive nuclear power production, fuel reprocessing and treatment facility that includes plutonium fuel fabrication for fast breeder reactors (FBRs). 

Multiple choice

Which of the following plants is not a thermal plant?

  1. Dhuvaran

  2. Faridabad

  3. Obra

  4. Pykara
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pykara is not a thermal plant. Pykara is the name of a village and river located 19 km from Ooty in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. The Pykara River is considered very sacred by the Todas. It rises at Mukurthi peak, flows northwards, and then turns to the west after reaching the edge of the plateau. 

Multiple choice

The 500 MW Sipat power project has been commissioned at

  1. Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh

  2. Malappuram, Kerala,

  3. Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

  4. Nandigram, W Bengal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sipat Super Thermal Power Project is located in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh, India, and is operated by NTPC.

Multiple choice

The Fathima Power House is built on the

  1. Sharda Canal

  2. Ghasan Canal

  3. Ghagghar Canal

  4. Betwa Canal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Fatima Power House is a small hydroelectric project located on the Sharda Canal.

Multiple choice

_____ atomic power station was built completely indigenously.

  1. Kalpakkam

  2. Narora

  3. Tarapur

  4. Bhata

  5. None
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat was the first nuclear power station built completely with indigenous Indian technology. While Narora and Tarapur are also nuclear power stations in India, KAPS-1 (1993) was specifically designed and built indigenously. 'Bhata' appears to be a misspelling, possibly of Bara or another location.