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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 the most abundant fossil fuel in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Natural Gas

  3. Petroleum

  4. Lignite
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Explanation

Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in India, accounting for over 50% of the country's total energy production.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest producer of natural gas in India?

  1. Reliance Industries

  2. ONGC

  3. GAIL

  4. IOCL
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Explanation

Reliance Industries is the largest producer of natural gas in India, followed by ONGC, GAIL, and IOCL.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest producer of petroleum in India?

  1. ONGC

  2. Reliance Industries

  3. GAIL

  4. IOCL
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Explanation

ONGC is the largest producer of petroleum in India, followed by Reliance Industries, GAIL, and IOCL.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest producer of lignite in India?

  1. Neyveli Lignite Corporation

  2. NTPC

  3. SAIL

  4. CIL
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Explanation

Neyveli Lignite Corporation is the largest producer of lignite in India, followed by NTPC, SAIL, and CIL.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest producer of renewable energy in India?

  1. Solar Energy Corporation of India

  2. National Thermal Power Corporation

  3. NTPC Renewable Energy

  4. Reliance Industries
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Explanation

Solar Energy Corporation of India is the largest producer of renewable energy in India, followed by National Thermal Power Corporation, NTPC Renewable Energy, and Reliance Industries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest producer of nuclear power in India?

  1. Nuclear Power Corporation of India

  2. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited

  3. Larsen & Toubro

  4. Tata Power
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Explanation

Nuclear Power Corporation of India is the largest producer of nuclear power in India, followed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Larsen & Toubro, and Tata Power.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest producer of geothermal energy in India?

  1. GeoThermal Energy Development Corporation

  2. National Thermal Power Corporation

  3. NTPC Renewable Energy

  4. Reliance Industries
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Explanation

GeoThermal Energy Development Corporation is the largest producer of geothermal energy in India, followed by National Thermal Power Corporation, NTPC Renewable Energy, and Reliance Industries.

Multiple choice

What is India's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) under the Paris Agreement?

  1. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 33-35% by 2030

  2. Increase renewable energy capacity to 40% by 2030

  3. Create an additional carbon sink of 2.5-3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through afforestation and reforestation

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

India's INDC includes a target to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 33-35% by 2030, increase the share of non-fossil fuel-based electricity to 40% by 2030, and create an additional carbon sink of 2.5-3 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent through afforestation and reforestation.

Multiple choice

What is the primary use of coal in India?

  1. Power Generation

  2. Steel Production

  3. Cement Manufacturing

  4. Fertilizer Production
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Explanation

Coal is primarily used for power generation in India. The country has a large number of coal-fired power plants, which account for a significant portion of its electricity generation.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has been a pioneer in promoting renewable energy?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Rajasthan
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Explanation

Karnataka has been a pioneer in promoting renewable energy in India. The state has set a target of generating 6,000 MW of solar power by 2022. Karnataka is also home to the largest solar park in India, the Pavagada Solar Park.

Multiple choice

Which Indian airport is the first to have a solar power plant?

  1. Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi

  2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai

  3. Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru

  4. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad
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Explanation

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi was the first airport in India to have a solar power plant, which was commissioned in 2010.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first nuclear reactor?

  1. Apsara

  2. CIRUS

  3. Dhruva

  4. Kakrapar
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Explanation

Apsara was India's first nuclear reactor, built in 1956 at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai. It was a small research reactor used for neutron activation analysis, isotope production, and radiation therapy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a major source of energy in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Natural Gas

  3. Hydropower

  4. Nuclear Power
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Explanation

Coal, Hydropower, and Nuclear Power are major sources of energy in India. Natural Gas is not a major source of energy in India.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 175 GW

  2. 225 GW

  3. 300 GW

  4. 400 GW
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a benefit of energy reforms in India?

  1. Reduced dependence on imported energy

  2. Increased energy security

  3. Improved air quality

  4. Increased cost of electricity
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Reduced dependence on imported energy, increased energy security, and improved air quality are benefits of energy reforms in India. Increased cost of electricity is not a benefit of energy reforms in India.