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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

Which of the following is a major energy-consuming state in India?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Gujarat

  4. Tamil Nadu
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Maharashtra is one of the most energy-consuming states in India, due to its large population and industrial base.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first nuclear power plant?

  1. Tarapur Atomic Power Station

  2. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station

  3. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station

  4. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tarapur Atomic Power Station, located in Maharashtra, was India's first nuclear power plant, commissioned in 1969.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national energy policy?

  1. National Energy Policy 2021

  2. National Energy Policy 2015

  3. National Energy Policy 2010

  4. National Energy Policy 2005
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Energy Policy 2021 is the current energy policy of India, which outlines the government's vision for the energy sector.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first commercial coal-fired power plant?

  1. Neyveli Lignite Power Station

  2. Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station

  3. Farakka Super Thermal Power Station

  4. Talcher Super Thermal Power Station
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Neyveli Lignite Power Station, located in Tamil Nadu, was India's first commercial coal-fired power plant, commissioned in 1962.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy in the world?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Germany

  4. India
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A Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2022, China has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy in the world, with a total of 1,100 gigawatts, followed by the United States and Germany.

Multiple choice

Which is the largest hydropower plant in India?

  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  3. Bhakra Nangal Dam

  4. Hirakud Dam
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Tehri Dam is the largest hydropower plant in India, with an installed capacity of 2,400 MW.

Multiple choice

What is the share of hydropower in India's total electricity generation?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Hydropower contributes around 15% of India's total electricity generation.

Multiple choice

Which type of hydropower plant is most commonly used in India?

  1. Run-of-the-river

  2. Reservoir

  3. Pumped-storage

  4. Tidal
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Run-of-the-river hydropower plants are most commonly used in India, as they do not require the construction of large dams and reservoirs.

Multiple choice

What is the future of hydropower in India?

  1. Growing rapidly

  2. Stagnant

  3. Declining

  4. Uncertain
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The future of hydropower in India is growing rapidly, as the country aims to increase its share of renewable energy in its electricity mix.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major hydropower project in India?

  1. Bhakra Nangal Dam

  2. Tehri Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Sardar Sarovar Dam
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Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Sarovar Dam is a major irrigation and water supply project, but it does not generate hydropower.

Multiple choice

What is the total installed hydropower capacity in India as of 2023?

  1. 45,000 MW

  2. 50,000 MW

  3. 55,000 MW

  4. 60,000 MW
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As of 2023, the total installed hydropower capacity in India is approximately 50,000 MW.

Multiple choice

What is the average annual hydropower generation in India?

  1. 120 TWh

  2. 150 TWh

  3. 180 TWh

  4. 210 TWh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The average annual hydropower generation in India is approximately 150 TWh.

Multiple choice

What is the target for renewable energy capacity in India by 2030?

  1. 175 GW

  2. 225 GW

  3. 300 GW

  4. 400 GW
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The target for renewable energy capacity in India by 2030 is 400 GW.

Multiple choice

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of geothermal power plants in India?

  1. Geothermal Power Scheme

  2. National Geothermal Mission

  3. Namami Gange Project

  4. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Geothermal Power Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of geothermal power plants in India.

Multiple choice

Which state witnessed the establishment of the first nuclear power plant in India during the Third Five-Year Plan?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The first nuclear power plant in India, Tarapur Atomic Power Station, was established in Maharashtra during the Third Five-Year Plan.