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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 economic development & planning concept of development economics

India entered into an agreement to purchase Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from some East Asian Nations. This is the part of India's initiative in the direction of _____________.

  1. Look East policy

  2. Switch over to LNG

  3. Business with most favoured nations only

  4. Convention on Supplemental Compen-sation (CSC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

India’s Look East Policy is a policy to develop relations of extensive economic and strategic importance with the nations of Southeast Asia. The support from Asian countries has increased India’s importance at the global level. India took an initiative in this direction. It has entered into an agreement to purchase Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) from some east Asian countries.

Thus, the correct answer is A.

Multiple choice rivers - means of livelihood evs

The thermal power station at Ramagudam is one of the sources of pollution of the ________ river.

  1. Krishna

  2. Kaveri

  3. Godavari

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

It is the oldest power plant in Telangana state and has been causing pollution more than the norms and not operating at the desired Plant Load Factor. 

Multiple choice biology habits and habitats of some important animals behavioural science ethology animal behaviour

What is draught animal power or DAP?

  1. Average power of each Indian animal

  2. Electricity generated by animals

  3. Total calories required to feed all animals in India

  4. Total power which can be generated by animals in our country
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Draft Animal Power (DAP) The draft intensity of a creature relies upon the species, breed, estimate, body weight and the force of sustaining. Substitution of a lion's share of these creatures by tractors seems unfeasible within a reasonable time-frame in most low-salary nations.

So, the correct option is 'Total power which can be generated by animals in our country'.

Multiple choice organisation of commerce and management public sector undertakings & global enterprises characteristics, objectives and growth of public sector enterprises public, private and joint sector cooperatives

In India, areas like Atomic Energy, Defence, etc. are in the hands of ________________.

  1. Private Sector

  2. Public Sector

  3. Joint Sector

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Joint sector consists of business undertakings wherein the ownership, control and management are shared jointly by the Government, the private entrepreneurs and the public at large.

Multiple choice

Which is india's first city to use 100% renewable energy during day time?

  1. Daman

  2. Diu

  3. puducherry

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

Diu became India's first city to use 100% renewable energy during daytime in 2017-2018. The union territory achieved this through solar power installations that meet its entire daytime electricity demand. Daman, Puducherry, and Kochi have renewable energy initiatives but were not the first to achieve 100% daytime renewable energy.

Multiple choice civics special statutory commissions for protection of citizens rights administrative reforms role of media in democracy the media in democracy

Indra Sawhney's case is popularly known as ______________.

  1. National Knowledge Commission

  2. Electricity Regulatory Commissions

  3. Planning Commission

  4. Mandai Commission
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Indira Sawhney Case which was popularly known as Mandal Commission case was the aftermath of the report of the Mandal Commission formed for reviewing the condition of the backward classes and recommendation on their welfare. This landmark judgment provides the answer to several issues framed by the Supreme court related to the reservation policies.

Multiple choice history language, writing and great books achievements in science and technology india's achievements in science and technology science and technology

Which is the northernmost atomic project?

  1. Kakrapara

  2. Rawatbhata

  3. Kalpakkam

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

The northernmost atomic project is the Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS).  It is located at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan. It is India’s largest nuclear power plant. Its four reactors are already in operation and four more in the pipeline hopes to make the country self-reliant in its energy requirements. The four operational nuclear power reactors contribute 740 MWe of power out of the national capacity of 2720 MWe being generated from 14 nuclear power reactors.

Multiple choice water and mineral resources in tamil nadu tamil nadu agriculture human geography in tamil nadu geography economics

The major power producing corporation of India is the ________.

  1. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)

  2. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPC)

  3. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

  4. National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It is the largest power company in India with an electric power generating capacity of 58,156 MW . Although the company has approx. 16% of the total national capacity it contributes to over 25% of total power generation due to its focus on operating its power plants at higher efficiency levels (approx. 80.2% against the national  rate of 64.5%).NTPC currently produces 25 billion units of electricity per month.

 

 

 

Multiple choice water and mineral resources in tamil nadu tamil nadu agriculture human geography in tamil nadu geography economics

Which thermal power plant is located in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Mettur thermal power station

  2. Thuthukudi thermal power plant

  3. North Chennai thermal power unit-I

  4. Neyvelli Lignite Corporation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • It consists of two distinct units (Neyveli Thermal Power Station I and Neyveli Thermal Power Station II) capable of producing 1020 MW and 1,970 MW respectively including their expansion units. It is operated by NLC. 
  • The total installed capacity of this station is 2990 MW as of December 2014.
Multiple choice water and mineral resources in tamil nadu tamil nadu agriculture human geography in tamil nadu geography economics

Where is the first atomic power station of Tamil Nadu situated?

  1. Kudankulam

  2. Kalpakkam

  3. Tarapore

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kalpakkam is mostly famous for its nuclear plants and affiliated research installations. These include the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), one of India's nuclear power plants, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), and Bhabha Atomic Research Center, an affiliate of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).