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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 our life and environment geography

It is estimated that the construction industry in India generates very less waste annually.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The construction industry is one of the largest generators of waste globally and in India, making the statement false.

Multiple choice our life and environment geography

The UNEP and Global Environment Facility have begun a project called __________ which helps to facilitate investment in the large-scale use of solar and wind energy in developing countries.

  1. Solar and Wind Energy Resource Assessment

  2. Solar and Wind Energy Research Assignment

  3. Solar and Wind Energy Rejection Agreement

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

SWERA (Solar and Wind Energy Assessment) was initiated by UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) along with Global Environment Facility with the intention to identify such locations to harness the energy trapped in wind and sun, which is a renewable form of energy and invest at large-scale.

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

What were the objectives of Indian Atomic Energy Commission?

  1. To produce electricity from atomic energy.

  2. To increase the yield of food grains

  3. To develop nanotechnology

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dr Homi Bhabha was appointed as the first Chairman of the Commission. The objectives of the commission were to produce electricity from atomic energy, increase the yield of food grains and make them last longer, setup the technology for achieving this and develop nanotechnalogy.

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

Which type of railway engine were manufactured in Chittaranjan Locomotive works?

  1. Steam Engine

  2. Electric Engine

  3. Diesel Engine

  4. All of above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A factory manufacturing railway engines, Chittaranjan Locomotive Works was set up at chittaranjan in Bardwan District in West Bengal. Steam engines, Electric engines and engines running on diesel were manufactured here.

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

The first atomic power station in India was started at:

  1. Korba

  2. Kalpakkam

  3. Jharia

  4. Trombay
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The importance of nuclear energy to meet the long-term energy needs of the country was felt quite early 1954. The primary objective of India's nuclear energy programme is the development and use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes such as power generation, application in agriculture, medicine and industry. The first atomic power station in Trombay was started in the year 1956. 

Multiple choice introduction to twentieth century and world war one the twentieth century and great war history

Where was the first nuclear power plant made?

  1. Calder Hall in England

  2. Obninsk, Russia

  3. Fort Belvoir, Virginia in USA

  4. Tarapur, India
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B Correct answer
Explanation

On June 27, 1954, the world's first nuclear power station to generate electricity for a power grid, the Obninsk Nuclear Power Plant, started operations in Obninsk, the Soviet Union. The world's first full-scale power station, Calder Hall in England, opened on October 17, 1956.



 

Multiple choice commercial applications public sector enterprises meaning and objectives of public sector enterprises introduction to public sector organisations types of companies - private & public forms of business organisation - 2

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Indian Oil Corporation, Steel Authority of India, and Bharat Heavy Electrical are all examples of ______________.

  1. small Scale Units

  2. Private Sector Units

  3. Public Sector Units

  4. Sick Units
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A state-owned enterprise in India is called a public sector undertaking (PSU) or a public sector enterprise. These companies are owned by the union government of India, or one of the many state or territorial governments, or both. The company stock needs to be majority-owned by the government to be a PSU.

Multiple choice evs - i substances, objects and energy renewable and non-renewable resources renewable and non-renewable sources of energy solar energy and its applications renewable resources alternative fuels and energy sources alternative sources of energy

How many nuclear power stations does India have at present?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India has more than 4 nuclear power stations currently operating including Tarapur, Rawatbhata, Kudankulam, Kaiga, Kakrapar, and Narora. The number changes as new reactors come online, making 'None of these' the only consistently correct answer.

Multiple choice evs - i substances, objects and energy renewable and non-renewable resources renewable and non-renewable sources of energy solar energy and its applications renewable resources alternative fuels and energy sources alternative sources of energy

India's uranium supply comes mainly from the Jaduguda mines in.

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Jaduguda mine is a uranium mine located in the Purbi Singhbhum district of the state of Jharkhand in India.

Multiple choice evs - i substances, objects and energy renewable and non-renewable resources renewable and non-renewable sources of energy solar energy and its applications renewable resources alternative fuels and energy sources alternative sources of energy

What percentage of energy requirement of India is met by nuclear power stations?

  1. 3%

  2. 5%

  3. 10%

  4. 20%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Nuclear power contributes a small percentage to India's total energy mix, typically around 2-3% of total electricity generation.