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Indian Power and Energy Sector Questions

Multiple choice economics international economics indian economy during reforms liberalization, privatisation and globalisation: an appraisal structural changes in indian economy after liberalization

Hike in power tariff during reform period led to 50 powerloom workers committing suicide in a small town called _____ in ______. 

  1. Sircilla, Andhra Pradesh

  2. Sircilla, Uttar Pradesh

  3. Sircilla, Telangana

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Hike in power tariff combined with cut in wages of weavers led to a crisis in the livelihood of weavers and fifty powerloom workers committed suicide in a small town called ‘Siricilla’ in Andhra Pradesh.
Multiple choice

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

  1. Daman

  2. Diu

  3. puducherry

  4. kochi
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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
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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 political science law and social justice justice effects of social inequalities and social justice now meeta knows

Most of the new laws on environment safety are introduced after which of the following incidents?

  1. UC factory tragedy

  2. Bhopal gas tragedy

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhopal disaster, also referred to as the Bhopal gas tragedy, was a gas leak incident on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice political science law and social justice justice effects of social inequalities and social justice now meeta knows

Which of the following was not the reason for Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

  1. The MIC's tank alarms had not worked for four years

  2. The steam boiler intended to clean the pipe was out of action

  3. Water sprays designed to knock down the gas leaks were poorly designed

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhopal disaster or Bhopal gas tragedy was an industrial accident. It happened at a Union Carbide subsidiary pesticide plant in the city of Bhopal, India. On 3 December 1984, the plant released 42 tonnes of toxic methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas, exposing more than 500,000 people to toxic gases.

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
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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)
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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
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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).

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

Kudankulam nuclear power station is located in _____ district.

  1. Thirunelveli

  2. Thiruvallur

  3. Thuthukudi

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is the single largest nuclear power station in India, situated in Koodankulam in the Tirunelveli district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.  It is being developed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India

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

Thiruvallur district houses the _____ power plant.

  1. North Chennai thermal power unit-I

  2. Neyveli Lignite Corporation

  3. Thuthukudi thermal power station

  4. Mettur thermal power station
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Thiruvallur district houses the North Chennai thermal power unit-I power plant.
Tiruvallur district is one of the fastest developing districts in Tamil Nadu in terms of Industrial Development. The district has many leading industries like Kamarajar Port, North Chennai Thermal Power Station, National Thermal Power Corporation etc.

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

 __________ was formed to supply power equitably from surplus states to deficit states.

  1. Regional grid

  2. State power grid

  3. Power grid

  4. National power grid
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

National power grid was formed to supply power equitably from surplus states to deficit states.

An electrical grid, or electric grid, is an interconnected network for delivering electricity from producers to consumers. It consists of. Generating stations that produce electrical power. High voltage transmission lines that carry power from distant sources to demand centers.