Energy Future of India

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the energy future of India. It covers various aspects related to India's energy needs, sources, and policies.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: energy india renewable energy fossil fuels energy security
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which of the following is the primary source of energy in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural Gas

  4. Renewable Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coal is the primary source of energy in India, accounting for over 50% of the country's total energy consumption.

What is the target set by the Indian government for renewable energy capacity by 2030?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 175 GW

  3. 225 GW

  4. 300 GW


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government has set a target of achieving 300 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, as part of its commitment to clean energy and reducing carbon emissions.

Which state in India has the highest potential for solar energy generation?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest potential for solar energy generation in India due to its abundant sunshine and large tracts of barren land.

What is the name of India's first commercial nuclear power plant?

  1. Tarapur Atomic Power Station

  2. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station

  3. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

  4. Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarapur Atomic Power Station, located in Maharashtra, was India's first commercial nuclear power plant, commissioned in 1969.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by India in its transition to renewable energy?

  1. High cost of renewable energy technologies

  2. Lack of grid infrastructure

  3. Intermittency of renewable energy sources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faces several challenges in its transition to renewable energy, including the high cost of renewable energy technologies, lack of grid infrastructure, and the intermittency of renewable energy sources.

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

  1. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT)

  2. Energy Conservation Act (ECA)

  3. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)

  4. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) is the Indian government's flagship program for promoting energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries.

Which of the following is a major renewable energy source that India is focusing on for its future energy needs?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Geothermal energy


Correct Option:
Explanation:

India is focusing on all of the above renewable energy sources for its future energy needs, as they have significant potential and can contribute to the country's energy security and sustainability.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of electric vehicles?

  1. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME)

  2. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)

  3. Electric Vehicle Policy (EVP)

  4. Green Vehicle Policy (GVP)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) is the Indian government's initiative to promote the use of electric vehicles by providing subsidies and incentives.

Which of the following is a major advantage of renewable energy sources over fossil fuels?

  1. They are sustainable and do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions

  2. They are cheaper than fossil fuels

  3. They are more reliable than fossil fuels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind energy, are sustainable and do not contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, which is a major advantage over fossil fuels.

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

  1. Bhadla Solar Park

  2. Charanka Solar Park

  3. Pavagada Solar Park

  4. Kurnool Ultra Mega Solar Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhadla Solar Park, located in Rajasthan, is India's first solar park and one of the largest solar parks in the world.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by India in its efforts to reduce its dependence on imported oil?

  1. Lack of domestic oil reserves

  2. High cost of renewable energy technologies

  3. Intermittency of renewable energy sources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India faces a major challenge in reducing its dependence on imported oil due to its lack of domestic oil reserves, which makes it heavily reliant on imports to meet its energy needs.

What is the name of the Indian government's initiative to promote energy efficiency in buildings?

  1. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

  2. National Building Code (NBC)

  3. Green Building Code (GBC)

  4. Sustainable Building Code (SBC)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is the Indian government's initiative to promote energy efficiency in buildings by setting minimum energy performance standards for new and existing buildings.

Which of the following is a major advantage of natural gas over other fossil fuels?

  1. It is cleaner than coal and oil

  2. It is more efficient than coal and oil

  3. It is cheaper than coal and oil

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Natural gas is a cleaner fossil fuel compared to coal and oil, as it produces fewer pollutants and greenhouse gases when burned.

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

  1. Gujarat Offshore Wind Farm

  2. Tamil Nadu Offshore Wind Farm

  3. Karnataka Offshore Wind Farm

  4. Andhra Pradesh Offshore Wind Farm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Gulf of Khambhat, is India's first offshore wind farm.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by India in its efforts to increase its share of renewable energy in its energy mix?

  1. High cost of renewable energy technologies

  2. Lack of grid infrastructure

  3. Intermittency of renewable energy sources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

India faces several challenges in increasing its share of renewable energy in its energy mix, including the high cost of renewable energy technologies, lack of grid infrastructure, and the intermittency of renewable energy sources.

- Hide questions