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

The power generated from the energy released by rearrangement of atomic nuclear is called _____________.

  1. thermal power

  2. geothermal power

  3. nuclear power

  4. solar power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Nuclear or Atomic Energy is obtained by altering the structure of atoms. When such an alteration is made, much energy is released in the form of heat and this is used to generate electric power.

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

Which of the following conditions are required for the generation of electricity from water resource?

  1. Course of the river should be uneven so that water falls with great force and help to rotate the turbine.

  2. Supply of water should be regular

  3. Suitable site for making artificial falls should be available

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

Hydroelectric generation requires a consistent water supply, a significant drop in elevation (head) to create force, and suitable sites for dams or reservoirs.

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

Which power is generated by using coal, petroleum and natural gas?

  1. Nuclear power

  2. Thermal power

  3. Solar power

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

Thermal electricity is generated by using coal, petroleum and natural gas. The thermal power stations use non-renewable fossil fuels for generating electricity. There are over 310 thermal power plants in India.

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

The gas which is produced from vegetation and animal residue is called ______________.

  1. natural gas

  2. bio gas

  3. bio chemical gas

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shrubs, farm waste, animal and human waste are used to produce biogas for domestic consumption in rural areas.The biogas plants using cattle dung are known as ‘Gobar gas plants’ in rural India. These provide twin benefits to the farmer in the form of energy and improved quality of manure.

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

Electricity generated from tides in the ocean is called _____________.

  1. thermal power

  2. geothermal power

  3. tidal power

  4. solar power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Oceanic tides can be used to generate electricity. Floodgate dams are built across inlets. During high tide water flows into the inlet and gets trapped when the gate is closed. After the tide falls outside the flood gate, the water retained by the floodgate flows back to the sea via a pipe that carries it through a power-generating turbine. 

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

Which of the following region is the second largest region in terms of generation of power?

  1. Europe

  2. Russia

  3. Africa

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

Historically, in terms of total power generation, Russia (and the former Soviet Union) has been one of the largest producers globally, ranking behind the USA.

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

What percent of the total electricity produced in India is generated from thermal power?

  1. 40%

  2. 53%

  3. 60%

  4. 68%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Thermal power accounts for the majority of India's electricity generation. While the exact percentage fluctuates annually, it is consistently around 60-70 percent, making 60 percent the most accurate choice among the provided options.

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

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

  1. nuclear power

  2. thermal power

  3. solar power

  4. geothermal power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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.

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

What is the dereliction of mines?

  1. Abandoning of the mines

  2. Continued use of mines

  3. Partial suspension of mining activities

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

Dereliction in the context of mining refers to the abandonment of mine sites after operations have ceased. This often leaves the land in a degraded state without proper reclamation.