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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 largest solar power plant in India?

  1. Bhadla Solar Park

  2. Rewa Solar Park

  3. Pavagada Solar Park

  4. Charanka Solar Park
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Explanation

Bhadla Solar Park is the largest solar power plant in India, with a capacity of 2,255 MW.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest wind power plant in India?

  1. Muppandal Wind Farm

  2. Jaisalmer Wind Park

  3. Kutch Wind Park

  4. Dhar Wind Farm
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Explanation

Muppandal Wind Farm is the largest wind power plant in India, with a capacity of 1,500 MW.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest hydropower plant in India?

  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  3. Sardar Sarovar Dam

  4. Bhakra Nangal Dam
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest biomass power plant in India?

  1. Punjab Biomass Power Plant

  2. Haryana Biomass Power Plant

  3. Rajasthan Biomass Power Plant

  4. Madhya Pradesh Biomass Power Plant
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Explanation

Punjab Biomass Power Plant is the largest biomass power plant in India, with a capacity of 300 MW.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest geothermal power plant in India?

  1. Parbati Valley Geothermal Power Plant

  2. Tattapani Geothermal Power Plant

  3. Manikaran Geothermal Power Plant

  4. Puga Geothermal Power Plant
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Explanation

Parbati Valley Geothermal Power Plant is the largest geothermal power plant in India, with a capacity of 100 MW.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest tidal power plant in India?

  1. Gulf of Khambhat Tidal Power Plant

  2. Sunderbans Tidal Power Plant

  3. Coringa Tidal Power Plant

  4. Dharmadam Tidal Power Plant
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Explanation

Gulf of Khambhat Tidal Power Plant is the largest tidal power plant in India, with a capacity of 750 MW.

Multiple choice

The National Solar Mission, launched in India in 2010, aims to achieve what target by 2030?

  1. 100 GW of solar power capacity

  2. 200 GW of solar power capacity

  3. 300 GW of solar power capacity

  4. 400 GW of solar power capacity
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Explanation

The National Solar Mission, launched in India in 2010, aims to achieve a target of 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the main source of energy for most rural households in India?

  1. Electricity

  2. LPG

  3. Biogas

  4. Firewood
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Explanation

Firewood is the main source of energy for most rural households in India, particularly for cooking and heating purposes.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's national solar mission?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. Solar Mission

  3. National Renewable Energy Mission

  4. None of the above
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National Solar Mission (NSM) is India's national solar mission.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a major opportunity for the sustainable development of India's infrastructure sector?

  1. Investment in renewable energy

  2. Investment in public transportation

  3. Investment in smart cities

  4. Investment in nuclear power
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Explanation

Investment in nuclear power is not a major opportunity for the sustainable development of India's infrastructure sector. The major opportunities are investment in renewable energy, investment in public transportation, and investment in smart cities.

Multiple choice

Which country has the highest nuclear power capacity?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. France

  4. Russia
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Explanation

The United States has the highest nuclear power capacity in the world, with over 100 gigawatts of installed capacity.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural Gas

  4. Hydropower
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Explanation

India has limited reserves of natural gas, and most of its natural gas is imported.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%
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Explanation

The Indian government has set a target of achieving 40% of its total electricity generation from renewable energy sources by the year 2030. This is a significant increase from the current share of renewable energy in the country's energy mix.

Multiple choice

Which research reactor was the first to be built in India?

  1. CIRUS

  2. Dhruva

  3. Kamini

  4. PURNIMA
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Explanation

CIRUS (Canada-India Reactor, U.S.) was the first research reactor built in India. It became operational in 1960 at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Tarapur Atomic Power Station

  2. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station

  3. Madras Atomic Power Station

  4. Narora Atomic Power Station
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The Tarapur Atomic Power Station, located in Maharashtra, was India's first nuclear power plant. It became operational in 1969 with two boiling water reactors.