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Solar energy can be generated directly by using the _____ cells.

  1. Photochemical

  2. Photoconductive

  3. Photovoltaic

  4. Photodynamic
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C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Photovoltaic thermal hybrid solar collector (PVT) are systems that convert solar radiation into thermal and electrical energy.
  • These systems combine a solar PV cell, which converts sunlight into electricity, with a solar thermal collector, which captures the remaining energy and removes waste heat from the PV module.
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Which is the biggest source of non-conventional energy?

  1. Air

  2. Water

  3. Sun

  4. Moon
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C Correct answer
Explanation

As the demand for energy is increasing and conventional sources of energy such as coal, petroleum, natural gas, etc. are depleting, non-conventional sources of energy are more needed. Sun, wind, biomass, tidal energy, geo-thermal energy and even energy from waste material are examples of non-conventional energy. Sun is the biggest source of non-conventional energy. As sun is the source of all energy on the earth, it produces plenty of solar energy. This energy is abundant, renewable, pollution free and eco-friendly.

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Which thermal power plant is located in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu?

  1. Mettur thermal power station

  2. Thuthukudi thermal power plant

  3. North Chennai thermal power unit-I

  4. Neyvelli Lignite Corporation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • It consists of two distinct units (Neyveli Thermal Power Station I and Neyveli Thermal Power Station II) capable of producing 1020 MW and 1,970 MW respectively including their expansion units. It is operated by NLC. 
  • The total installed capacity of this station is 2990 MW as of December 2014.
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Where is the first atomic power station of Tamil Nadu situated?

  1. Kudankulam

  2. Kalpakkam

  3. Tarapore

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Kalpakkam is mostly famous for its nuclear plants and affiliated research installations. These include the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), one of India's nuclear power plants, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), and Bhabha Atomic Research Center, an affiliate of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE).

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Kudankulam nuclear power station is located in _____ district.

  1. Thirunelveli

  2. Thiruvallur

  3. Thuthukudi

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is the single largest nuclear power station in India, situated in Koodankulam in the Tirunelveli district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.  It is being developed by the Nuclear Power Corporation of India

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Power generated from non-renewable energy resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas is known as _____.

  1. Hydropower energy

  2. Atomic power energy

  3. Thermal power energy

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • Thermal generation is the process of generating electricity from heat. Heat is a form of energy. 
  • Heat energy that is turned into electricity can be made in many ways.
  • It can be produced by burning fuels such as coal, oil, gas or wood.
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Thiruvallur district houses the _____ power plant.

  1. North Chennai thermal power unit-I

  2. Neyveli Lignite Corporation

  3. Thuthukudi thermal power station

  4. Mettur thermal power station
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Explanation

Thiruvallur district houses the North Chennai thermal power unit-I power plant.
Tiruvallur district is one of the fastest developing districts in Tamil Nadu in terms of Industrial Development. The district has many leading industries like Kamarajar Port, North Chennai Thermal Power Station, National Thermal Power Corporation etc.

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 __________ was formed to supply power equitably from surplus states to deficit states.

  1. Regional grid

  2. State power grid

  3. Power grid

  4. National power grid
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D Correct answer
Explanation

National power grid was formed to supply power equitably from surplus states to deficit states.

An electrical grid, or electric grid, is an interconnected network for delivering electricity from producers to consumers. It consists of. Generating stations that produce electrical power. High voltage transmission lines that carry power from distant sources to demand centers.