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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 sector of infrastructure has received the highest investment in India in recent years?

  1. Transportation

  2. Energy

  3. Communication

  4. Water Supply
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Transportation has received the highest investment in India in recent years due to the government's focus on improving connectivity and reducing logistics costs.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of India's National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)?

  1. Energy

  2. Transportation

  3. Communication

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

Agriculture is not a component of India's National Infrastructure Pipeline, which focuses on infrastructure sectors such as energy, transportation, communication, and water supply.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program for promoting renewable energy?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. National Biomass Mission

  4. National Hydropower Mission
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Explanation

The National Solar Mission is the Indian government's flagship program for promoting renewable energy. It aims to achieve 100 GW of solar power capacity by 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the joint venture between India and Russia in the field of nuclear energy?

  1. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

  2. Russian-Indian Nuclear Power Corporation

  3. Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited

  4. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is a joint venture between India and Russia in the field of nuclear energy.

Multiple choice

What is the target for India's installed renewable energy capacity by 2030?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 175 GW

  3. 225 GW

  4. 300 GW
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Correct answer
Explanation

India has set a target of achieving 450 GW of installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the target for India's renewable energy capacity by 2030, as per the Paris Agreement?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 175 GW

  3. 250 GW

  4. 400 GW
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India has committed to achieving 400 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, as part of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.

Multiple choice

What is the target for India's energy intensity reduction by 2030, as per the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The NMEEE aims to reduce India's energy intensity by 20% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.

Multiple choice

What is the target for India's solar energy capacity by 2022, as per the National Solar Mission?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 175 GW

  3. 250 GW

  4. 400 GW
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Solar Mission aims to achieve 100 GW of solar energy capacity by 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe India's dependence on imported oil?

  1. Energy Dependence

  2. Energy Security

  3. Energy Vulnerability

  4. Energy Resilience
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Explanation

Energy dependence refers to a country's reliance on imported energy sources to meet its domestic demand.

Multiple choice

What is the target set by India for achieving 40% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by?

  1. 2022

  2. 2025

  3. 2030

  4. 2035
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India has set a target to achieve 40% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources by 2030.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the largest source of energy in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Natural Gas

  3. Renewable Energy

  4. Nuclear Energy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Coal is the largest source of energy in India, accounting for over 50% of the country's total energy production.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the fastest growing source of energy in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Natural Gas

  3. Renewable Energy

  4. Nuclear Energy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Renewable energy is the fastest growing source of energy in India, with an annual growth rate of over 10%.

Multiple choice

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

  1. 100 GW

  2. 200 GW

  3. 300 GW

  4. 400 GW
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India has set a target of achieving 400 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Multiple choice

What is the target for renewable energy capacity addition in India by 2030, as per the Paris Agreement?

  1. 175 GW

  2. 227 GW

  3. 40% of total installed capacity

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India has committed to achieving 40% of its total installed capacity from renewable energy sources by 2030, as part of its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement.

Multiple choice

What is the target for renewable energy capacity addition in India by 2022, as per the National Electricity Plan?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 175 GW

  3. 227 GW

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National Electricity Plan sets a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity addition in India by 2022.