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The power generated from the heat in the interior of the earth is called _______________.

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  1. nuclear power

  2. thermal power

  3. solar power

  4. geothermal power

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Geothermal energy refers to the heat and electricity produced by using the heat from the interior of the Earth. Geothermal energy exists because, the Earth grows progressively hotter with increasing depth. Where the geothermal gradient is high, high temperatures are found at shallow depths.

What is the dereliction of mines?

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  1. Abandoning of the mines

  2. Continued use of mines

  3. Partial suspension of mining activities

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A

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.