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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 Indian government agency is responsible for promoting the development and utilization of renewable energy sources?

  1. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

  2. Ministry of Power

  3. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  4. Ministry of Science and Technology
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Explanation

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal agency of the Government of India for all matters relating to new and renewable energy.

Multiple choice

What is the target for wind power generation capacity set by the National Wind Mission?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 200 GW

  3. 300 GW

  4. 400 GW
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Explanation

The National Wind Mission has a target of achieving 100 GW of wind power generation capacity by 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the target for biomass power generation capacity set by the National Biomass Mission?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 200 GW

  3. 300 GW

  4. 400 GW
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Explanation

The National Biomass Mission has a target of achieving 100 GW of biomass power generation capacity by 2022.

Multiple choice

What is the target for small hydropower generation capacity set by the National Small Hydro Mission?

  1. 100 MW

  2. 200 MW

  3. 300 MW

  4. 400 MW
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Explanation

The National Small Hydro Mission has a target of achieving 100 MW of small hydropower generation capacity by 2022.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the lowest electricity generation from thermal power plants?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra
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Kerala has the lowest electricity generation from thermal power plants in India, at less than 10%.

Multiple choice

Which Indian state has the lowest electricity generation from nuclear power plants?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Chhattisgarh
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Explanation

Uttar Pradesh has the lowest electricity generation from nuclear power plants in India, at less than 10%.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the G7 initiative that aims to phase out unabated coal-fired power plants by 2035?

  1. Powering Past Coal Alliance

  2. Global Coal Exit Initiative

  3. Clean Energy Ministerial

  4. Mission Innovation
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Explanation

The Powering Past Coal Alliance is a G7 initiative that aims to phase out unabated coal-fired power plants by 2035, accelerating the transition to clean energy sources.

Multiple choice

Which Indian company is a leading producer of biofuels?

  1. Reliance Industries

  2. Indian Oil Corporation

  3. Bharat Petroleum Corporation

  4. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation
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Explanation

Reliance Industries is a leading Indian company in the production of biofuels, including ethanol and biodiesel.

Multiple choice

The 'Renewable Energy Education' program, which aims to raise awareness about renewable energy sources and their benefits, has been successfully implemented in which Indian state?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Telangana

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu
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Explanation

The 'Renewable Energy Education' program has been successfully implemented in Andhra Pradesh, where it has helped to raise awareness about renewable energy sources, their benefits, and the importance of transitioning to a clean energy future.

Multiple choice

Which government agency is responsible for promoting and developing biomass power projects in India?

  1. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

  2. Ministry of Power

  3. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  4. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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Explanation

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal agency responsible for promoting and developing biomass power projects in India.

Multiple choice

Which state in India has emerged as a leader in biomass power generation?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tamil Nadu has taken a leading role in biomass power generation in India, with a significant number of operational biomass power plants and a supportive policy framework.

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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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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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 was the name of the gas leak that occurred in Bhopal in 1984?

  1. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy

  2. The Union Carbide Disaster

  3. The Bhopal Industrial Accident

  4. The Madhya Pradesh Gas Leak
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Explanation

The Bhopal Gas Tragedy, also known as the Union Carbide Disaster, was a gas leak incident that occurred in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, on the night of December 2-3, 1984.

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.