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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 geography amazing energy energy and uses energy and its different forms energy

In India the most important source of energy is _______.

  1. Petroleum

  2. Coal

  3. Nuclear

  4. Hydro-electricity
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B Correct answer
Explanation
In India the most important source of energy is Coal.
Coal is the largest source of electricity in India.
Thermal power is the "largest" source of power in India. There are different types of thermal power plants based on the fuel used to generate the steam such as coal, gas, and Diesel, natural gas. About 71% of electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants.
Multiple choice geography amazing energy energy and uses energy and its different forms energy

Which is the largest source of electricity in India?

  1. coal

  2. oil

  3. natural gas

  4. lignite
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Coal is the largest source of electricity in India.
Thermal power is the "largest" source of power in India. There are different types of thermal power plants based on the fuel used to generate the steam such as coal, gas, and Diesel, natural gas. About 71% of electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants.

Multiple choice geography amazing energy energy and uses energy and its different forms energy

_________ is located in the Parvati valley near Manikarn in Himachal Pradesh.

  1. Tidal energy plant

  2. Solar energy plant

  3. Geothermal energy plant

  4. Atomic energy plant
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Geothermal energy plant is located in the Parvati valley near Manikarn in Himachal Pradesh.
Geothermal power plant (flash steam, combined cycle) in Iceland. Geothermal power plants are used in order to generate electricity by the use of geothermal energy (the Earth's internal thermal energy). They essentially work the same as a coal or nuclear power plant, the main difference being the heat source.

Multiple choice geography amazing energy energy and uses energy and its different forms energy

At which place in Gujarat is the most ideal and largest biogas plant of India setup?

  1. Siddhapur

  2. Udatal

  3. Methaan

  4. Dantiwada
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Methaan, located in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat, is home to a large and well-known community-based biogas plant, often cited as a model for rural energy projects in India.

Multiple choice geography amazing energy energy and uses energy and its different forms energy

Salal is the hydro power project in ______________.

  1. Haryana

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Himachal Pradesh

  4. Punjab
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Salal Dam, also known as Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Multiple choice biology structure of earth electricity from water energy hydro electricity hydro energy

At present, the contribution of hydroelectricity to the total power generation in India is

  1. A little more than $22$%
  2. A little more than $35$%
  3. A little more than $47$%

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Hydroelectricity typically accounts for about 10-12% of India's total power generation. The provided answer 'A little more than 22%' is likely outdated or refers to a different metric, but given the options, it is the standard choice in many older exam banks.

Multiple choice evs - i our home and environment environmental issues due to construction of houses introduction to natural resources (eco) materials (resources ) and its classification

Kaiga, Tarapore, Kakrapara, Narora atomic power stations are in _____.

  1. Pakistan

  2. USA

  3. China

  4. India
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D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Kaiga, Tarapore, Kakrapara, Narora atomic power stations are in India.
  • Nuclear power is the fourth-largest source of electricity in India after thermal, hydroelectric and renewable sources of electricity. As of 2016, India has 22 nuclear reactors in operation at seven sites, having an installed capacity of 6780 MW. and producing a total of 30,292.91 GWh of electricity 11 more reactors are under construction to generate an additional 8,100 MW.
Multiple choice evs - i our home and environment environmental issues due to construction of houses introduction to natural resources (eco) materials (resources ) and its classification

Which is India's largest wind farm?

  1. Aralvaimozhi/Muppandal Wind Farm

  2. Jaisalmer Wind Park

  3. Brahmanvel Wind Farm

  4. Damanjodi Wind Farm
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Aralvaimozhi is near the Muppandal wind farm. This farm is the largest in Asia and supplies the villagers with electricity for work. The farm is located near the once impoverished village of Muppandal.

Multiple choice evs - i our home and environment environmental issues due to construction of houses introduction to natural resources (eco) materials (resources ) and its classification

Which is the largest source of hydro-electric power in India?

  1. The Indirasagar dam

  2. Nagarjuna Sagar dam

  3. Hirakud dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal dam
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D Correct answer
Explanation


  • Bhakra Dam has ten power generators with five on each side. Generators for the left power house were originally supplied by Hitachi, Japan and upgraded to the present capacity by Sumitomo, Hitachi and Adritz. Generators for the right side were originally supplied by Soviet Union and later upgraded to the present capacity by Russia. The two power houses have a total capacity of 1325 MW. The left power house contain 3 x 108 MW and 2 x 126 MW Francis turbines while the right has 5 x 157 MW.
  • The power generated at Bhakra Dam is distributed among partner states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Delhi.
  • Three additional power plants are on the two canals Nangal Hydel Channel and Anandpur Sahib Hydel Channel that originate from Nangal dam. Their generation capacities are : Ganguwal - 77.65 MW, Kotla - 77.65 MW and Anandpur - 134 MW.

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - ii mineral resources - coal - fields energy resources energy and power resources

The Mathura refinery gets its crude supply from ______.

  1. Assam oil fields

  2. Gujarat oil fields

  3. Bombay High

  4. Imported stock
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C Correct answer
Explanation

There are three important networks of pipeline transportation in the country. From Salaya in Gujarat to Jalandhar in Punjab, via Viramgam, Mathura, Delhi and Sonipat. It has branches to connect Koyali (near Vadodara, Gujarat) Chakshu and other places.

Multiple choice geography mineral and energy resources - ii mineral resources - coal - fields energy resources energy and power resources

______ Oilfield of India has the largest quantity of recoverable reserves.

  1. Moran Oilfield

  2. Mumbai High (off shore) Oilfield

  3. Ankaleshwar Oilfield

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

Mumbai High is the largest oilfield in India, holding the most significant portion of the country's recoverable crude oil reserves.