Energy Policies in India

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Which of the following is not a key objective of India's energy policy?

  1. Ensuring energy security

  2. Promoting sustainable development

  3. Reducing dependence on imported energy

  4. Maximizing profits for energy companies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's energy policy aims to ensure energy security, promote sustainable development, and reduce dependence on imported energy. It does not aim to maximize profits for energy companies.

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

  1. 100 GW

  2. 175 GW

  3. 225 GW

  4. 300 GW


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India has set a target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

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, not a renewable energy source.

What is the name of India's flagship program for promoting energy efficiency?

  1. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT)

  2. Energy Conservation Act (ECA)

  3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

  4. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) is India's flagship program for promoting energy efficiency.

Which of the following is not a key challenge facing India's energy sector?

  1. Increasing demand for energy

  2. Dependence on imported energy

  3. Lack of investment in energy infrastructure

  4. Abundant supply of renewable energy resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's energy sector faces a number of challenges, including increasing demand for energy, dependence on imported energy, and lack of investment in energy infrastructure. However, abundant supply of renewable energy resources is not a challenge.

What is the name of India's nodal agency for energy planning and policy?

  1. Ministry of Power

  2. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

  3. Ministry of Coal

  4. NITI Aayog


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NITI Aayog is India's nodal agency for energy planning and policy.

Which of the following is not a key element of India's energy mix?

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural gas

  4. Nuclear energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coal, oil, and natural gas are key elements of India's energy mix. Nuclear energy is not a significant contributor to India's energy supply.

What is the name of India's first solar park?

  1. Charanka Solar Park

  2. Bhadla Solar Park

  3. Rewa Solar Park

  4. Pavagada Solar Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Charanka Solar Park is India's first solar park.

Which of the following is not a key objective of India's National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)?

  1. Reducing energy consumption in industries

  2. Promoting energy efficiency in buildings

  3. Encouraging the use of energy-efficient appliances

  4. Increasing the use of renewable energy sources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) aims to reduce energy consumption in industries, promote energy efficiency in buildings, and encourage the use of energy-efficient appliances. It does not aim to increase the use of renewable energy sources.

What is the name of India's first offshore wind farm?

  1. Gujarat Offshore Wind Farm

  2. Tamil Nadu Offshore Wind Farm

  3. Andhra Pradesh Offshore Wind Farm

  4. Karnataka Offshore Wind Farm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat Offshore Wind Farm is India's first offshore wind farm.

Which of the following is not a key feature of India's Smart Grid Mission?

  1. Advanced metering infrastructure

  2. Two-way communication between utilities and consumers

  3. Integration of renewable energy sources

  4. Use of artificial intelligence and machine learning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Smart Grid Mission aims to implement advanced metering infrastructure, enable two-way communication between utilities and consumers, and integrate renewable energy sources. It does not aim to use artificial intelligence and machine learning.

What is the name of India's first green hydrogen project?

  1. Reliance Industries' Green Hydrogen Project

  2. Adani Group's Green Hydrogen Project

  3. NTPC's Green Hydrogen Project

  4. IOCL's Green Hydrogen Project


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Reliance Industries' Green Hydrogen Project is India's first green hydrogen project.

Which of the following is not a key challenge facing India's renewable energy sector?

  1. High cost of renewable energy technologies

  2. Intermittency of renewable energy sources

  3. Lack of grid infrastructure to integrate renewable energy

  4. Abundant supply of renewable energy resources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India's renewable energy sector faces a number of challenges, including high cost of renewable energy technologies, intermittency of renewable energy sources, and lack of grid infrastructure to integrate renewable energy. However, abundant supply of renewable energy resources is not a challenge.

What is the name of India's first floating solar power plant?

  1. Rihand Floating Solar Power Plant

  2. Omkareshwar Floating Solar Power Plant

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Floating Solar Power Plant

  4. Srisailam Floating Solar Power Plant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rihand Floating Solar Power Plant is India's first floating solar power plant.

Which of the following is not a key element of India's National Hydrogen Mission?

  1. Development of green hydrogen production technologies

  2. Establishment of hydrogen refueling stations

  3. Promotion of hydrogen-powered vehicles

  4. Development of carbon capture and storage technologies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Hydrogen Mission aims to develop green hydrogen production technologies, establish hydrogen refueling stations, and promote hydrogen-powered vehicles. It does not aim to develop carbon capture and storage technologies.

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