Renewable Energy Sources in India

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Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of solar power?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest installed capacity of solar power in India, with over 10 GW of installed capacity.

Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of wind power?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the highest installed capacity of wind power in India, with over 9 GW of installed capacity.

Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of hydropower?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Sikkim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh has the highest installed capacity of hydropower in India, with over 10 GW of installed capacity.

Which renewable energy source is the most widely used in India?

  1. Solar

  2. Wind

  3. Hydropower

  4. Biomass


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Biomass is the most widely used renewable energy source in India, accounting for over 50% of the total renewable energy consumption.

Which renewable energy source has the highest potential for growth in India?

  1. Solar

  2. Wind

  3. Hydropower

  4. Geothermal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar energy has the highest potential for growth in India, with an estimated potential of over 100 GW of installed capacity.

What is the target for renewable energy capacity in India by 2030?

  1. 175 GW

  2. 225 GW

  3. 300 GW

  4. 400 GW


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The target for renewable energy capacity in India by 2030 is 400 GW.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of solar rooftop systems in India?

  1. Solar Rooftop Scheme

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. Ujjwala Yojana

  4. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Solar Rooftop Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of solar rooftop systems in India.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of wind turbines in India?

  1. Wind Power Scheme

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana

  4. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wind Power Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of wind turbines in India.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of hydropower projects in India?

  1. Hydropower Scheme

  2. National Hydropower Mission

  3. Bharat Nirman Yojana

  4. Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hydropower Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of hydropower projects in India.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of biomass power plants in India?

  1. Biomass Power Scheme

  2. National Biomass Mission

  3. Swachh Bharat Mission

  4. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biomass Power Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of biomass power plants in India.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of geothermal power plants in India?

  1. Geothermal Power Scheme

  2. National Geothermal Mission

  3. Namami Gange Project

  4. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Geothermal Power Scheme provides financial assistance for the installation of geothermal power plants in India.

Which state in India has the highest potential for geothermal energy?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Jammu and Kashmir


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir has the highest potential for geothermal energy in India, with an estimated potential of over 10 GW.

Which state in India has the highest potential for tidal energy?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the highest potential for tidal energy in India, with an estimated potential of over 10 GW.

Which state in India has the highest potential for ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)?

  1. Kerala

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Odisha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kerala has the highest potential for OTEC in India, with an estimated potential of over 10 GW.

Which state in India has the highest potential for wave energy?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Goa

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has the highest potential for wave energy in India, with an estimated potential of over 10 GW.

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