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In which of the following countries thermal electricity is used at large scale?

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  1. U.S.A

  2. Japan

  3. Europe

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

Urbanisation has not led to the encroachment of water bodies and forests.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B

The production of ________ doesn't involve combustion.

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  1. Tidal electricity

  2. Wind electricity

  3. Hydro electricity

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D

What is the share of thermal electricity in the total production of electricity in India?

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  1. 90%

  2. 80%

  3. 70%

  4. 40%

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Correct Option: C

Which resource is widely used in production of thermal electricity?

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  1. Coal

  2. Gas

  3. Petroleum

  4. Solar energy

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Correct Option: A

Thermal electricity is obtained by using _______.

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  1. Coal

  2. Petroleum

  3. Natural Gas

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Thermal electricity is generated by using coal, petroleum and natural gas. The thermal power stations use non-renewable fossil fuels for generating electricity. 

On which river, Kadana hydroelectric power station is located?

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  1. Mahi

  2. Narmada

  3. Tapi

  4. Sabarmati

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kadana Dam is an earthen and masonry dam on the Mahi River in Mahisagar district of Gujarat, India. The dam was constructed between 1979 and 1989. The dam supports a pumped-storage hydroelectric power-station.

On which river, Sardar Sarovar hydroelectric power station is located?

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  1. Mahi

  2. Narmada

  3. Tapi

  4. Sabarmati

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam, Gujarat in India. Four Indian states, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, receive water and electricity supplied from the dam.

On which river, Ukai hydroelectric power station is located?

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  1. Narmada

  2. Tapi

  3. Mahi

  4. Sabarmati

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ukai Dam, constructed across the Tapti River, is the second largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar. It is also known as Vallabh Sagar. Constructed in 1972, the dam is meant for irrigation, power generation and flood control.

Which is the highest hydroelectric dam in India?

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  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Koyana Dam

  3. Sardar Sarovar Dam

  4. Bhakra- Nangal Dam

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tehri dam in Uttrakhand is the highest Hydel project in India commissioned in 2006. Its construction started in 1978 with the technical collaboration from the USSR.