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Indian Power and Energy Sector Questions

Multiple choice commercial applications bioenergy biofuels making biofuels technological and industrial development

Which one is being tried in India as biofuel substitute for fossil fuels?

  1. <p>Jatropha</p>

  2. <p>Musa</p>

  3. <p>Aegilops</p>

  4. <p>Azadirachta</p>
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Biofuels are the substances which are of biological origin and can be used as a source of energy. Jatropha has been used as a biofuel in India. The seeds of Jatropha contain an inedible oil which can be converted to biodiesel. The seed cake (residue left extraction of oil from seeds) can be used as fertilizer or food for cattle. The biodiesel of Jatropha oil emits 80% less carbon dioxide on burning than other fuels. So, the correct answer is 'Jatropha'.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power solar power plant generation of electricity production of electricity from solar energy exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Thermal power plants are generally setup near the _______.

  1. Coal- field

  2. Gas- field

  3. Solar park

  4. Oil- field
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Explanation

Thermal power plants required coal and oil, which they burn to generate the required power. Since transmission of electricity is more efficient than transporting coal or oil over the same distance,  So thermal power plants are generally located near coal fields.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power solar power plant generation of electricity production of electricity from solar energy exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which is the first thermal power station of Gujarat?

  1. Kandla

  2. Dhuvaran

  3. Wanakbori

  4. Panandhro
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dhuvaran Thermal Power Station is an Oil and Gas power plant located at Khambhat in Anand district, Gujarat. The power plant is under ownership of state owned Gujarat state Electricity limited.This was the first power plant of Gujarat Electricity Board, the parent company of Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power solar power plant generation of electricity production of electricity from solar energy exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

What is Obra?

  1. Copper project in Rajasthan

  2. Super thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh

  3. Atomic power plant at Kalpakkam

  4. Hydroelectric project in Uttar Pradesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Obra Thermal Power Station is a major coal-fired power plant located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, India.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power solar power plant generation of electricity production of electricity from solar energy exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

At present which is the biggest thermal power plant in India?

  1. Talcher

  2. Mundra

  3. Vindhyachal power station

  4. Digboi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The largest Thermal power plant to the date in India is Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Plant (VSTPP). It has an installed capacity of 4760MW with 6 units of 210 MW and 7 units of 500MW. 

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power solar power plant generation of electricity production of electricity from solar energy exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

The Talcher Thermal Power Station is in _________.

  1. Odisha

  2. Maharashtra

  3. West Bengal

  4. Meghalaya
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Explanation

Talcher Thermal Power station is located in Talcher sub-division of Angul district in the Indian state of Odisha. The power plant is one of the Coal based plants of NTPC. The coal for the power plant is sourced from Jagannath Mines of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power solar power plant generation of electricity production of electricity from solar energy exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

The Satpura Thermal Power Station is in ________.

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Maharashtra
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Satpura Thermal Power Plant is located at Sarni town in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The power plant is one of the coal-based power plants of Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Limited (MPPGCL). 

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power solar power plant generation of electricity production of electricity from solar energy exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

In which of the following state Rosa thermal power plant is located?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Odisha

  4. Haryana

  5. Punjab
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Explanation

The Rosa Power Plant is a coal-based thermal power plant located in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh.

Multiple choice india: security setup overview of india general knowledge

Consider the following statements about the Indo-Russia Nuclear Deal
1. India has signed Civil Nuclear Agreement with Russia that will guarantee uninterrupted uranium fuel supplies for its atomic reactors and transfer of technology.
2. A site for four more reactors at Haripur has been identified in West Bengal as part of chain of nuclear park in the country.
3. The pact also has provisions for transfer of enrichment and nuclear technology (denied by US).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 3

  4. 1, 2 and 3
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indo-Russia Civil Nuclear Agreement includes provisions for fuel supply, technology transfer, and the establishment of nuclear parks, including the site at Haripur.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which thermal power station is not in Andhra Pradesh?

  1. Ramagundam

  2. Kolaghat

  3. Kottagundam

  4. Sinhadripuram
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India’s power sector is huge. It derives its power from diverse sources like hydro power, solar power, bio gas energy, wind power, thermal power, etc. Like all the other states in India, Andhra Pradesh has power generation plants. Andhra Pradesh thermal power plants form an important part of the power generating capacity of Andhra Pradesh. Thermal Power in Andhra Pradesh is mostly generated through gas, coal, and oil. The electric power of the state is generated at the thermal power plants of Andhra Pradesh, which meets the electricity needs of the state.

Following are the thermal power stations of Andhra Pradesh:-

  • Ramagundem
  • Sinhadripuram
  • Rayalaseema
  • Vizag
  • Kottagundam
  • Simhapuri
  • Sri Damodaram