The Role of Energy and Natural Resources in India's Employment Generation

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Which of the following is NOT a major source of energy in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural Gas

  4. Hydropower

  5. Nuclear Power


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Nuclear Power is not a major source of energy in India, contributing to less than 5% of the country's total energy production.

Which sector employs the largest number of people in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. Mining

  5. Construction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the largest employer in India, employing over 50% of the country's workforce.

Which of the following is NOT a major natural resource found in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Iron Ore

  3. Copper

  4. Gold

  5. Diamonds


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Diamonds are not a major natural resource found in India.

Which of the following industries is the largest consumer of energy in India?

  1. Iron and Steel

  2. Cement

  3. Textiles

  4. Chemicals

  5. Food Processing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Iron and Steel industry is the largest consumer of energy in India, accounting for over 20% of the country's total energy consumption.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by India in the energy sector?

  1. Energy Security

  2. Energy Access

  3. Energy Efficiency

  4. Renewable Energy

  5. Climate Change


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Renewable Energy is not a major challenge faced by India in the energy sector, as the country has abundant renewable energy resources.

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency in India?

  1. Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)

  2. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

  3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

  4. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)

  5. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy in India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM)

  2. National Wind Energy Mission (NWEM)

  3. National Biomass Mission (NBM)

  4. National Hydrogen Mission (NHM)

  5. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by India in the natural resources sector?

  1. Resource Depletion

  2. Environmental Degradation

  3. Resource Conflict

  4. Resource Nationalism

  5. Resource Curse


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Resource Curse is not a major challenge faced by India in the natural resources sector.

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development in India?

  1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  2. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

  3. National Mission for Green India (NMGI)

  4. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH)

  5. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major impact of energy and natural resources on employment generation in India?

  1. Job Creation

  2. Skill Development

  3. Income Generation

  4. Poverty Reduction

  5. Environmental Degradation


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Environmental Degradation is not a major impact of energy and natural resources on employment generation in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by India in the employment sector?

  1. Unemployment

  2. Underemployment

  3. Skill Mismatch

  4. Regional Disparities

  5. Gender Inequality


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Gender Inequality is not a major challenge faced by India in the employment sector.

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting employment generation in India?

  1. Make in India

  2. Skill India

  3. Startup India

  4. Standup India

  5. Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting employment generation in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major impact of energy and natural resources on the Indian economy?

  1. Economic Growth

  2. Energy Security

  3. Environmental Sustainability

  4. Social Development

  5. Political Stability


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Political Stability is not a major impact of energy and natural resources on the Indian economy.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge faced by India in the energy and natural resources sector?

  1. Energy Security

  2. Energy Access

  3. Energy Efficiency

  4. Renewable Energy

  5. Climate Change

  6. Resource Depletion

  7. Environmental Degradation

  8. Resource Conflict

  9. Resource Nationalism

  10. Resource Curse


Correct Option: J
Explanation:

Resource Curse is not a major challenge faced by India in the energy and natural resources sector.

Which of the following is NOT a major government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development in India?

  1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  2. National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)

  3. National Mission for Green India (NMGI)

  4. National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH)

  5. National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Mission on Sustainable Habitat (NMSH) is not a major government initiative aimed at promoting sustainable development in India.

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