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Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

State whether the following statements are True or False.
No efforts are being made by the Government to solve energy problem in India.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian government has implemented numerous policies and programs to address energy shortages, such as rural electrification schemes and renewable energy initiatives. Therefore, the statement that no efforts are being made is false.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which among the following is a problem faced by the energy sector in India?

  1. Theft of power and poor recovery of costs.

  2. Inadequate power supply.

  3. Most State Electricity Boards (SEBs) are financially weak.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian energy sector faces multiple challenges, including theft, poor cost recovery, supply shortages, and the financial instability of State Electricity Boards (SEBs).

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Which among the following has adversely impacted agricultural and industrial development?

  1. Inadequate power supply.

  2. High profitability of state electricity boards.

  3. Efficient cost recovery in the power sector.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Inadequate power supply acts as a bottleneck for both agricultural irrigation and industrial production, hindering growth and efficiency.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

HBJ pipeline will not pass through ____________.

  1. Hazira

  2. Jodhpur

  3. Bijaipur

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

The HBJ (Hazira-Bijaipur-Jagadishpur) pipeline connects Hazira in Gujarat to Jagadishpur in Uttar Pradesh via Bijaipur in Madhya Pradesh. Jodhpur is not on this route.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

The most visible form of energy, which is often identified with progress in modern civilization, is _______.

  1. power

  2. electricity

  3. petrol

  4. both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Power and electricity both of them has been signified in playing a major role modernizing civilization. As modern civilization works on luxurious life and electric power, these contribute a lot in luxury. To reduce pollution electric cars are planned and launched which will work by electricity as its fuel. 
Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

Some of the challenges that India's power sector faces today are _____________________.

  1. Indias installed capacity to generate electricity is not sufficient to feed an annual economic growth of 7%

  2. State Electricity Boards incur losses which exceed Rs 500 billion.

  3. thermal power plants are facing shortage of raw material and coal supplies

  4. all of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
India's power sector, the credit for 60% of the power production by thermal power plants is using coal as it's fuel. The main issue arises by the shortage of coal which also pollutes the environment. The losses are due to less formation of power which affects overall revenue. As the output is less, GDP is also affected directly. 
Hence, D is the correct option.
Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

State whether the following statements are True or False.
Bio-gas is very expensive.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Bio-gas is a cost-effective and sustainable energy source, especially in rural areas, as it utilizes organic waste. Therefore, the claim that it is very expensive is false.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

______ of the total installed capacity power is in private sector.

  1. 15%

  2. 29%

  3. 33%

  4. 45%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Based on historical data for the Indian power sector, the private sector's share of installed capacity has grown significantly, with 29% being a commonly cited figure in textbooks for this period.

Multiple choice infrastructure in india infrastructure tertiary sector economics

In India, Energy Sector suffers from a number of shortcomings/problems. Which one of the following is not a problem?

  1. Rising Oil Prices

  2. High Profitability of SEBs

  3. Transmission and Distribution Losses

  4. Operational Inefficiency of SEBs
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

State Electricity Boards (SEBs) in India have historically suffered from high operational inefficiencies and financial losses, not high profitability.