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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 general knowledge

After ONGC, IOC, NTPC and SAIL which of the following Navratna PSU has been awarded 'Maharatna' status

  1. GAIL

  2. BHEL

  3. Coal India Ltd

  4. HAL
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Coal India Limited was granted 'Maharatna' status in 2011, becoming the fifth PSU after ONGC, IOC, NTPC, and SAIL to receive this elite designation. The Maharatna status gives greater operational and financial autonomy to these large, profit-making public sector enterprises.

Multiple choice

Which budget in India is passed separately?

  1. Defence

  2. Airlines

  3. Atomic energy

  4. Railways
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Railways budget was traditionally presented separately from the Union Budget in India until 2017, when it was merged. This separation existed since 1924 due to the strategic and economic importance of the railway network. Defence, Airlines (aviation), and Atomic energy departments are part of the regular Union Budget.

Multiple choice

The thermal power plant of Bokaro is located in

  1. Bihar

  2. Chattisgarh

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Orissa
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bokaro Thermal Power Station is located in Jharkhand state. Bokaro is in the Chotanagpur Plateau region. When Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar in 2000, Bokaro became part of the new state.

Multiple choice

The position of India in terms of production of coal is

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Fourth

  4. Fifth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

India ranks among the top five coal-producing countries globally, along with China, the United States, and Australia. India's coal production is substantial due to its significant coal reserves, primarily in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.

Multiple choice

The super-thermal plant located near Singareni Collieries is

  1. Farakka

  2. Singrauli

  3. Korba

  4. Ramagundam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Ramagundam Super Thermal Power Plant is in Telangana, near the Singareni coal mines. The other options are also super-thermal plants but in different locations: Farakka (West Bengal), Singrauli (Uttar Pradesh/Madhya Pradesh border), Korba (Chhattisgarh).

Multiple choice

Kamini Reactor is located at

  1. Narora

  2. Kota

  3. Kalpakkam

  4. Trombay
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kamini (KAlpakkam Mini) is a 30kWt research reactor located at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. It is the only reactor in the world using U-233 fuel and operates on the thorium fuel cycle.

Multiple choice

The nuclear power station in Uttar Pradesh is at

  1. Mathura

  2. Narora

  3. Lucknow

  4. Kanpur
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Narora in Uttar Pradesh houses a nuclear power station. It is located on the banks of Ganges in Bulandshahr district. Mathura, Lucknow, and Kanpur are major cities but do not have nuclear power plants.

Multiple choice

Chitranjan is famous for

  1. airport

  2. ship building

  3. production of electric and diesel locomotives

  4. aircraft factory
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Chitranjan (Chittaranjan) is famous for the production of electric and diesel locomotives. The Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) is one of India's largest locomotive manufacturing units, primarily producing electric locomotives for Indian Railways.

Multiple choice

Which is the oldest refinery In India?

  1. Numligarh

  2. Digboi

  3. Panipat refinery

  4. Barauni refinery

  5. Bongaigaon refinery
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

It was established in1901 and the oldest refinery of India and located in Assam.