Natural Gas Resources in India

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Which state in India has the largest reserves of natural gas?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Assam

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the largest reserves of natural gas in India, accounting for about 40% of the country's total reserves.

Which city in India is known as the 'Gas Capital of India'?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Surat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surat in Gujarat is known as the 'Gas Capital of India' due to its significant natural gas reserves and production.

What is the name of the largest natural gas field in India?

  1. Bombay High

  2. Krishna-Godavari Basin

  3. Barmer Basin

  4. Rajahmundry Field


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bombay High is the largest natural gas field in India, located offshore in the Arabian Sea.

Which company is the largest producer of natural gas in India?

  1. ONGC

  2. Reliance Industries

  3. GAIL

  4. IOCL


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) is the largest producer of natural gas in India, accounting for over 60% of the country's total production.

What is the approximate share of natural gas in India's total energy consumption?

  1. 5%

  2. 10%

  3. 15%

  4. 20%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Natural gas contributes approximately 5% to India's total energy consumption.

Which state in India has the highest consumption of natural gas?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest consumption of natural gas in India, primarily due to its large industrial and urban centers.

What is the primary use of natural gas in India?

  1. Power Generation

  2. Industrial Use

  3. Transportation

  4. Cooking


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Natural gas is primarily used for power generation in India, accounting for over 60% of its total consumption.

Which city in India is the largest consumer of natural gas?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Delhi

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mumbai is the largest consumer of natural gas in India, driven by its large industrial and commercial sectors.

What is the government's target for increasing the share of natural gas in India's energy mix?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The government aims to increase the share of natural gas in India's energy mix to 15% by 2030.

Which city in India is known for its underground storage facility for natural gas?

  1. Visakhapatnam

  2. Surat

  3. Mangalore

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh is known for its underground storage facility for natural gas, which is the largest in India.

What is the name of the pipeline that transports natural gas from the Krishna-Godavari Basin to Gujarat?

  1. HBJ Pipeline

  2. IGT Pipeline

  3. GAIL Pipeline

  4. ONGC Pipeline


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The GAIL Pipeline is the longest natural gas pipeline in India, transporting gas from the Krishna-Godavari Basin to Gujarat.

Which state in India has the highest number of natural gas-based power plants?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the highest number of natural gas-based power plants in India, due to its abundant natural gas reserves.

What is the approximate share of natural gas in India's total electricity generation?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Natural gas contributes approximately 15% to India's total electricity generation.

Which city in India is known for its LNG terminal?

  1. Kochi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Chennai

  4. Kolkata


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kochi in Kerala is known for its LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) terminal, which is the largest in India.

What is the government's plan to increase the production of natural gas in India?

  1. Exploration of new fields

  2. Enhanced recovery techniques

  3. Import of LNG

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government's plan to increase natural gas production in India includes exploration of new fields, implementation of enhanced recovery techniques, and import of LNG.

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