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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

Narsinghpur (M.P) has the distinction of

  1. being the first district to be electrified in India

  2. first district of Hindi speaking belt to be declared fully literate

  3. first district to run on solar electricity

  4. being the only district in the Hindi Belt having a sex ratio favouring women

  5. being the district in India with maximum number of child marriages
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Narsinghpur district in Madhya Pradesh gained recognition for being the first district in the Hindi-speaking belt to achieve full literacy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about the agreement on reprocessing of nuclear fuel that was signed between India and the US in 2010-11, is/are correct? I. US fuel used in Indian nuclear power plants can be reprocessed in the US only. II. The reprocessed fuel can be used in IAEA designated plants only. III. The reprocessed fuel can be exported to NPT signatory countries only.

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II only

  4. III and I only

  5. III only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The agreement between India and the US regarding nuclear fuel reprocessing allowed India to reprocess US-origin fuel in dedicated facilities under IAEA safeguards. The other statements are incorrect regarding the specific constraints of the agreement.

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