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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

What is the target set by the Indian government for biomass power generation capacity by 2030?

  1. 10 GW

  2. 20 GW

  3. 30 GW

  4. 40 GW
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government has set a target of achieving 30 GW of biomass power generation capacity by 2030 as part of its renewable energy goals.

Multiple choice

Which country has a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that requires utilities to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources, including solar energy?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. India

  4. Germany
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The United States has a renewable portfolio standard (RPS) that requires utilities to generate a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources, including solar energy.

Multiple choice

What is the largest solar power plant in the world?

  1. Bhadla Solar Park

  2. Tengger Desert Solar Park

  3. Longyangxia Dam Solar Park

  4. Nizhny Novgorod Solar Park
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhadla Solar Park in India is the largest solar power plant in the world, with a capacity of 2.2 gigawatts (GW).

Multiple choice

Which is the only railway line in India that runs on solar power?

  1. Konkan Railway

  2. Nilgiri Mountain Railway

  3. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway

  4. Matheran Hill Railway
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Matheran Hill Railway is the only railway line in India that runs entirely on solar power.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has been a pioneer in promoting solar energy and achieving significant renewable energy targets?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gujarat has been a pioneer in promoting solar energy and achieving significant renewable energy targets, becoming one of the leading states in solar power generation in India.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the largest solar thermal power plant in the world?

  1. Ivanpah Solar Power Facility

  2. Mojave Solar Project

  3. Solar Energy Generating Systems

  4. BrightSource Energy
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ivanpah Solar Power Facility in California is the largest solar thermal power plant in the world.

Multiple choice

Which global initiative brings together countries committed to phasing out coal-fired power plants?

  1. Powering Past Coal Alliance

  2. Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21)

  3. International Energy Agency (IEA)

  4. RE100
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Powering Past Coal Alliance is a global initiative launched in 2017 to accelerate the global transition away from coal-fired power generation.

Multiple choice

What is the World Bank's policy on coal-fired power plants?

  1. To phase out coal-fired power plants by 2030

  2. To restrict financing for coal-fired power plants in developing countries

  3. To promote the use of clean coal technologies

  4. To support the development of new coal-fired power plants
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The World Bank's policy on coal-fired power plants is to restrict financing for such projects in developing countries, in line with its commitment to climate change mitigation.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important policy for promoting renewable energy in India?

  1. The National Solar Mission

  2. The National Wind Mission

  3. The National Hydropower Mission

  4. The National Biomass Mission
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The National Solar Mission is the most important policy for promoting renewable energy in India because it provides financial incentives and other support for the development of solar energy projects.

Multiple choice

Which solar thermal power plant experienced a major fire in 2013?

  1. Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System

  2. Solar Energy Generating Systems (SEGS)

  3. Mojave Solar Project

  4. Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System experienced a major fire in 2013, causing significant damage to the facility.