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Renewable Energy Economic Impact Initiatives

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Which government agency is responsible for promoting renewable energy in India?

  1. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

  2. Ministry of Power

  3. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  4. Ministry of Finance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal agency of the Government of India for all matters relating to new and renewable energy.

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 Government of India has set a target of achieving 400 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Which renewable energy source has the highest potential in India?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Biomass energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India has a vast potential for solar energy, with an estimated potential of over 750 GW.

What is the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM)?

  1. A scheme to promote solar energy in India

  2. A scheme to promote wind energy in India

  3. A scheme to promote hydropower in India

  4. A scheme to promote biomass energy in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) is a scheme launched by the Government of India to promote solar energy in the country.

What is the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)?

  1. A scheme to provide free LPG connections to poor households in India

  2. A scheme to provide free electricity connections to poor households in India

  3. A scheme to provide free solar cookers to poor households in India

  4. A scheme to provide free biogas plants to poor households in India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is a scheme launched by the Government of India to provide free LPG connections to poor households in the country.

What is the impact of renewable energy on the Indian economy?

  1. It has created new jobs and boosted economic growth.

  2. It has reduced the country's dependence on imported fossil fuels.

  3. It has helped to improve the country's air quality.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Renewable energy has created new jobs and boosted economic growth, reduced the country's dependence on imported fossil fuels, and helped to improve the country's air quality.

What are the challenges to the growth of renewable energy in India?

  1. High cost of renewable energy technologies

  2. Lack of adequate infrastructure

  3. Intermittency of renewable energy sources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The growth of renewable energy in India is challenged by the high cost of renewable energy technologies, lack of adequate infrastructure, and intermittency of renewable energy sources.

What are the government initiatives to address the challenges to the growth of renewable energy in India?

  1. Providing subsidies for renewable energy technologies

  2. Investing in renewable energy infrastructure

  3. Developing policies to support the growth of renewable energy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government is addressing the challenges to the growth of renewable energy in India by providing subsidies for renewable energy technologies, investing in renewable energy infrastructure, and developing policies to support the growth of renewable energy.

What is the future of renewable energy in India?

  1. Renewable energy is expected to play a major role in India's energy mix in the future.

  2. Renewable energy is expected to become the dominant source of energy in India in the future.

  3. Renewable energy is expected to contribute to a significant reduction in India's carbon emissions in the future.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Renewable energy is expected to play a major role in India's energy mix in the future, become the dominant source of energy in India in the future, and contribute to a significant reduction in India's carbon emissions in the future.

Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Natural gas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural gas is a fossil fuel and is not a renewable energy source.

Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable energy?

  1. It is a clean and sustainable source of energy.

  2. It helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  3. It can help to create jobs and boost economic growth.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Renewable energy is a clean and sustainable source of energy, helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and can help to create jobs and boost economic growth.

Which of the following is a challenge to the growth of renewable energy?

  1. The high cost of renewable energy technologies.

  2. The intermittency of renewable energy sources.

  3. The lack of adequate infrastructure.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The high cost of renewable energy technologies, the intermittency of renewable energy sources, and the lack of adequate infrastructure are all challenges to the growth of renewable energy.

Which of the following is a government initiative to promote renewable energy in India?

  1. The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM).

  2. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).

  3. The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) scheme.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM), the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), and the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) scheme are all government initiatives to promote renewable energy in India.

Which of the following is a renewable energy target set by the Government of India?

  1. 175 GW by 2022.

  2. 225 GW by 2025.

  3. 300 GW by 2030.

  4. 400 GW by 2035.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Government of India has set a target of achieving 400 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2035.

Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable energy for businesses?

  1. It can help to reduce operating costs.

  2. It can help to improve brand image.

  3. It can help to attract and retain customers.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Using renewable energy can help businesses to reduce operating costs, improve brand image, and attract and retain customers.

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