The Contribution of Energy and Natural Resources to India's GDP

Description: This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the contribution of energy and natural resources to India's GDP. The questions cover various aspects of this topic, including the different types of energy resources, their contribution to GDP, and the challenges faced by the energy sector in India.
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Which of the following is not a type of energy resource?

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural Gas

  4. Nuclear Power

  5. Wind Power


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Wind power is a renewable energy source, while coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear power are non-renewable energy sources.

Which of the following is the largest contributor to India's GDP?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Industry

  3. Services

  4. Energy

  5. Natural Resources


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The services sector is the largest contributor to India's GDP, accounting for over 50% of the total GDP.

Which of the following energy resources has the highest contribution to India's GDP?

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural Gas

  4. Nuclear Power

  5. Renewable Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coal is the largest contributor to India's energy mix and has the highest contribution to GDP among all energy resources.

What is the share of renewable energy in India's total energy mix?

  1. Less than 10%

  2. 10-20%

  3. 20-30%

  4. 30-40%

  5. More than 40%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Renewable energy sources currently account for less than 10% of India's total energy mix.

Which of the following is a challenge faced by the energy sector in India?

  1. Increasing demand for energy

  2. Dependence on imported energy

  3. Environmental concerns

  4. Lack of investment in infrastructure

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The energy sector in India faces a number of challenges, including increasing demand for energy, dependence on imported energy, environmental concerns, and lack of investment in infrastructure.

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

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%

  5. 50%


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The government of India has set a target of achieving 40% of its total energy capacity from renewable energy sources by 2030.

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

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. National Biomass Mission

  4. National Hydro Power Mission

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The government of India has launched a number of initiatives to promote renewable energy, including the National Solar Mission, National Wind Mission, National Biomass Mission, and National Hydro Power Mission.

What is the contribution of natural resources to India's GDP?

  1. Less than 5%

  2. 5-10%

  3. 10-15%

  4. 15-20%

  5. More than 20%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Natural resources contribute between 10% and 15% to India's GDP.

Which of the following is a major natural resource found in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural Gas

  4. Minerals

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

India has a rich endowment of natural resources, including coal, oil, natural gas, minerals, and forests.

What are the challenges faced by the natural resources sector in India?

  1. Overexploitation of resources

  2. Environmental degradation

  3. Lack of investment in exploration and development

  4. Inefficient use of resources

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The natural resources sector in India faces a number of challenges, including overexploitation of resources, environmental degradation, lack of investment in exploration and development, and inefficient use of resources.

What is the government of India's policy on natural resources?

  1. To promote sustainable use of resources

  2. To encourage exploration and development of new resources

  3. To protect the environment

  4. To ensure equitable distribution of resources

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The government of India's policy on natural resources aims to promote sustainable use of resources, encourage exploration and development of new resources, protect the environment, and ensure equitable distribution of resources.

Which of the following is an example of a sustainable use of natural resources?

  1. Using renewable energy sources

  2. Recycling and reusing materials

  3. Reducing consumption of resources

  4. Protecting biodiversity

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Sustainable use of natural resources involves using renewable energy sources, recycling and reusing materials, reducing consumption of resources, and protecting biodiversity.

What is the role of technology in the energy and natural resources sector?

  1. To improve efficiency of energy production and use

  2. To develop new and renewable energy sources

  3. To reduce environmental impact of energy production and use

  4. To promote sustainable use of natural resources

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Technology plays a crucial role in the energy and natural resources sector by improving efficiency of energy production and use, developing new and renewable energy sources, reducing environmental impact of energy production and use, and promoting sustainable use of natural resources.

What are the future prospects for the energy and natural resources sector in India?

  1. Increasing demand for energy and natural resources

  2. Growing focus on renewable energy and sustainable use of resources

  3. Technological advancements in energy production and use

  4. Government policies promoting energy efficiency and conservation

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The future prospects for the energy and natural resources sector in India include increasing demand for energy and natural resources, growing focus on renewable energy and sustainable use of resources, technological advancements in energy production and use, and government policies promoting energy efficiency and conservation.

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