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Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

OTEC refers to ________.

  1. Oceanic mineral resources conservation

  2. Tidal and wave energy conversion

  3. Ocean thermal energy conversion

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a process that can produce electricity by using the temperature difference between deep cold ocean water and warm tropical surface waters. OTEC plants pump large quantities of deep cold seawater and surface seawater to run a power cycle and produce electricity.

Multiple choice geography secondary sector : industry generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals irrigation and power

Forests can be conserved if _______________.

  1. Trees are cut down worldwide

  2. Trees are cut down selectively

  3. Rate of plantation does not exceed rate of cutting trees

  4. New seedlings are not planted and grown trees are cut
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In selective cutting only mature trees are selected for cutting. This process is to be followed in rotation. Shelter wood cutting is where first of all useless trees having been cut down followed by medium and best quality timber trees.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India?

  1. Nuclear

  2. Solar

  3. Hydro-electricity

  4. Thermal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
More than 65% of India's electricity generation capacity comes from thermal power plants, with about 85% of the country's thermal power generation being coal-based. The 10 biggest thermal power stations operating in India are all coal-fired, with seven of them owned and operated by state-run National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC).
Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which of the following Industrial Regions of USA is located mainly on the basis of hydroelectric power?

  1. The New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore region

  2. The Eastern New England Region

  3. The Southern Lake Michigan Region

  4. The Detroit Region
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Eastern New England region of the USA historically developed its industrial base significantly due to the availability of water power from its numerous rivers.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Water power potential of India is great, but it has not been developed to its full extent. The major deterrant being that _______.

  1. Coal is available in plenty therefore it is not necessary to develop water power.

  2. Raw materials required for the production of electric transformers are not available in India.

  3. Rainfall is seasonal and as such requires costly storage resevoirs.

  4. Lack of technical skill hinders the development of water power.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

India's rainfall is highly seasonal (monsoonal), meaning water flow is inconsistent throughout the year, necessitating expensive storage reservoirs to ensure year-round power generation.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which of the following is correctly matched with regard to thermal power projects?

  1. Talcher - Andhra Pradesh

  2. Korba - Uttar Pradesh

  3. Kawas - Gujarat

  4. Ramagundam - Tamil Nadu
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kawas Thermal Power Station is located in the Surat district of Gujarat. Talcher is in Odisha, Korba is in Chhattisgarh, and Ramagundam is in Telangana.