Energy and Natural Resources: A Source of Revenue for the Indian Government

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Which of the following is the primary source of revenue for the Indian government from energy and natural resources?

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural Gas

  4. Renewable Energy Sources


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coal is the primary source of revenue for the Indian government from energy and natural resources, accounting for approximately 40% of the total revenue.

Which state in India has the largest coal reserves?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jharkhand has the largest coal reserves in India, accounting for approximately 25% of the total reserves.

Which state in India is the largest producer of oil?

  1. Assam

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assam is the largest producer of oil in India, accounting for approximately 20% of the total production.

Which state in India is the largest producer of natural gas?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Gujarat

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gujarat is the largest producer of natural gas in India, accounting for approximately 50% of the total production.

Which renewable energy source has the highest potential for electricity generation in India?

  1. Solar Energy

  2. Wind Energy

  3. Hydropower

  4. Biomass Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Solar energy has the highest potential for electricity generation in India, with an estimated potential of over 750 GW.

Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of solar power?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest installed capacity of solar power in India, accounting for approximately 25% of the total installed capacity.

Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of wind power?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the highest installed capacity of wind power in India, accounting for approximately 30% of the total installed capacity.

Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of hydropower?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Sikkim


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh has the highest installed capacity of hydropower in India, accounting for approximately 20% of the total installed capacity.

Which state in India has the highest installed capacity of biomass power?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest installed capacity of biomass power in India, accounting for approximately 25% of the total installed capacity.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the Indian government in managing its energy and natural resources?

  1. Environmental Degradation

  2. Climate Change

  3. Energy Security

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government faces several challenges in managing its energy and natural resources, including environmental degradation, climate change, and energy security.

Which of the following is a major initiative taken by the Indian government to promote the use of renewable energy sources?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. National Hydropower Mission

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government has launched several initiatives to promote the use of renewable energy sources, including the National Solar Mission, National Wind Mission, and National Hydropower Mission.

Which of the following is a major policy implemented by the Indian government to regulate the exploration and exploitation of natural resources?

  1. Mineral Resources (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957

  2. Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973

  3. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government has implemented several policies to regulate the exploration and exploitation of natural resources, including the Mineral Resources (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, Coal Mines (Nationalization) Act, 1973, and Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006.

Which of the following is a major source of revenue for the Indian government from natural resources other than energy?

  1. Minerals

  2. Forestry

  3. Water Resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government earns revenue from natural resources other than energy through minerals, forestry, and water resources.

Which of the following is a major challenge faced by the Indian government in managing its natural resources other than energy?

  1. Deforestation

  2. Water Scarcity

  3. Soil Erosion

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government faces several challenges in managing its natural resources other than energy, including deforestation, water scarcity, and soil erosion.

Which of the following is a major initiative taken by the Indian government to promote sustainable management of natural resources?

  1. National Forest Policy, 1988

  2. National Water Policy, 2012

  3. National Soil Conservation Policy, 2015

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian government has launched several initiatives to promote sustainable management of natural resources, including the National Forest Policy, 1988, National Water Policy, 2012, and National Soil Conservation Policy, 2015.

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