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Energy and Technological Advancements in India

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the various energy sources and technological advancements in India.
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Which of the following is the primary source of energy in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Natural Gas

  3. Renewable Energy

  4. Nuclear Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the largest installed capacity of solar power in India, with over 10,000 MW of solar power plants.

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

  1. Tarapur Atomic Power Station

  2. Kaiga Atomic Power Station

  3. Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant

  4. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tarapur Atomic Power Station was India's first nuclear power plant, which started operating in 1969.

Which of the following is a major technological advancement in the field of energy storage?

  1. Pumped-storage Hydroelectricity

  2. Battery Energy Storage Systems

  3. Compressed Air Energy Storage

  4. Flywheel Energy Storage


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are a major technological advancement in the field of energy storage, allowing for the storage of large amounts of energy in batteries.

What is the name of India's national grid?

  1. Central Electricity Authority

  2. Power Grid Corporation of India

  3. National Grid Corporation of India

  4. Indian Electricity Grid


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL) is the national grid of India, responsible for the transmission of electricity across the country.

Which of the following is a major initiative of the Indian government to promote energy efficiency?

  1. Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT)

  2. Energy Conservation Act, 2001

  3. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE)

  4. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) is a major initiative of the Indian government to promote energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries.

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

Which of the following is a major technological advancement in the field of renewable energy?

  1. Perovskite Solar Cells

  2. Floating Solar Farms

  3. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

  4. Offshore Wind Turbines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Perovskite Solar Cells are a major technological advancement in the field of renewable energy, offering the potential for higher efficiency and lower cost solar panels.

What is the name of India's national solar mission?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM)

  4. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) is India's national solar mission, aimed at promoting the development of solar energy in the country.

Which of the following is a major initiative of the Indian government to promote electric vehicles?

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

  2. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020

  3. Electric Vehicle Policy 2020

  4. National Mission on Electric Mobility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) is a major initiative of the Indian government to promote electric vehicles in the country.

What is the name of India's first hydrogen-powered train?

  1. Vande Bharat Express

  2. Tejas Express

  3. Shatabdi Express

  4. Hydrogen-Powered Train 18


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hydrogen-Powered Train 18 is India's first hydrogen-powered train, which was launched in 2023.

Which of the following is a major technological advancement in the field of energy transmission?

  1. High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission

  2. Superconductivity

  3. Wireless Power Transmission

  4. Smart Grids


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Transmission is a major technological advancement in the field of energy transmission, allowing for the efficient transmission of electricity over long distances.

What is the name of India's national mission to promote energy efficiency in buildings?

  1. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Buildings (NMEEB)

  2. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)

  3. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

  4. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Buildings (NMEEB) is India's national mission to promote energy efficiency in buildings.

Which of the following is a major initiative of the Indian government to promote renewable energy research and development?

  1. National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)

  2. Central Electricity Authority (CEA)

  3. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)

  4. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) is a major initiative of the Indian government to promote renewable energy research and development.

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

  1. Rihand Floating Solar Power Plant

  2. Singrauli Floating Solar Power Plant

  3. Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant

  4. Kayamkulam Floating Solar Power Plant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rihand Floating Solar Power Plant is India's first floating solar power plant, located in Uttar Pradesh.

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