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Energy and Social Development in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the relationship between energy and social development in India.
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Which of the following is NOT a primary source of energy in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Natural Gas

  3. Hydropower

  4. Solar Energy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Solar Energy is not a primary source of energy in India, as it is not a fossil fuel.

Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Rajasthan

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy in India, with over 15,000 MW of installed capacity.

What is the main challenge to the development of renewable energy in India?

  1. Lack of infrastructure

  2. High cost of technology

  3. Lack of government support

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors are challenges to the development of renewable energy in India.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of energy access for social development?

  1. Improved education

  2. Improved healthcare

  3. Increased economic opportunities

  4. Increased environmental pollution

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased environmental pollution is not a benefit of energy access for social development.

What is the main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme?

  1. To provide free LPG connections to poor households

  2. To promote the use of solar energy in rural areas

  3. To increase the production of renewable energy

  4. To reduce the price of electricity

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme is to provide free LPG connections to poor households.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency?

  1. Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme

  2. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

  3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) Star Labeling Program

  4. Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are not a component of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency.

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

  1. 100 GW

  2. 175 GW

  3. 225 GW

  4. 300 GW

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's target for renewable energy capacity by 2030 is 300 GW.

Which of the following is NOT a key factor driving the growth of renewable energy in India?

  1. Increasing demand for electricity

  2. Government policies and incentives

  3. Falling cost of renewable energy technologies

  4. Availability of abundant natural resources

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Availability of abundant natural resources is not a key factor driving the growth of renewable energy in India.

What is the main challenge to the integration of renewable energy into the Indian grid?

  1. Intermittency of renewable energy sources

  2. Lack of transmission infrastructure

  3. High cost of renewable energy

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors are challenges to the integration of renewable energy into the Indian grid.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of energy efficiency for social development?

  1. Reduced energy consumption

  2. Lower energy bills

  3. Increased economic productivity

  4. Increased environmental pollution

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased environmental pollution is not a benefit of energy efficiency for social development.

What is the main objective of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001?

  1. To promote energy efficiency in India

  2. To reduce the consumption of fossil fuels

  3. To increase the production of renewable energy

  4. To reduce the price of electricity

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 is to promote energy efficiency in India.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat?

  1. Energy Efficiency in Buildings

  2. Solar Cities

  3. Green Building Code

  4. Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are not a component of the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat.

What is the target for India's energy intensity reduction by 2030?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India's target for energy intensity reduction by 2030 is 20%.

Which of the following is NOT a key factor driving the growth of energy efficiency in India?

  1. Increasing energy costs

  2. Government policies and incentives

  3. Falling cost of energy efficiency technologies

  4. Availability of abundant natural resources

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Availability of abundant natural resources is not a key factor driving the growth of energy efficiency in India.

What is the main challenge to the implementation of energy efficiency measures in India?

  1. Lack of awareness about energy efficiency

  2. High cost of energy efficiency technologies

  3. Lack of technical expertise

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above factors are challenges to the implementation of energy efficiency measures in India.

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