The Future of Energy and Natural Resources in India's Economic Development

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

  1. Solar

  2. Wind

  3. Hydroelectric

  4. Fossil Fuels


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are non-renewable energy sources because they are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals and take millions of years to replenish.

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

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest solar insolation in India, making it the most suitable state for solar energy generation.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using renewable energy sources?

  1. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

  2. Increased energy independence

  3. Lower energy costs

  4. Job creation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

While renewable energy sources can help reduce energy costs in the long run, they are often more expensive to install and maintain than traditional energy sources.

What is the primary challenge associated with the development of renewable energy in India?

  1. Lack of government support

  2. High cost of renewable energy technologies

  3. Lack of skilled workforce

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The development of renewable energy in India faces several challenges, including lack of government support, high cost of renewable energy technologies, and lack of skilled workforce.

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

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural Gas

  4. Uranium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Uranium is not a major natural resource found in India.

Which state in India has the largest reserves of coal?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Odisha

  3. Chhattisgarh

  4. Madhya Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jharkhand has the largest reserves of coal in India.

Which of the following is NOT a major environmental impact of coal mining?

  1. Air pollution

  2. Water pollution

  3. Land degradation

  4. Deforestation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deforestation is not a major environmental impact of coal mining.

What is the primary challenge associated with the development of natural resources in India?

  1. Lack of government regulation

  2. Environmental concerns

  3. Lack of infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The development of natural resources in India faces several challenges, including lack of government regulation, environmental concerns, and lack of infrastructure.

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

  1. Increased energy security

  2. Reduced energy costs

  3. Increased employment opportunities

  4. Improved balance of payments


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Reduced energy costs is not a major economic impact of energy and natural resources on India.

What is the primary challenge associated with the sustainable development of energy and natural resources in India?

  1. Lack of government support

  2. High cost of renewable energy technologies

  3. Lack of skilled workforce

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The sustainable development of energy and natural resources in India faces several challenges, including lack of government support, high cost of renewable energy technologies, and lack of skilled workforce.

Which of the following is NOT a key policy initiative of the Government of India to promote the sustainable development of energy and natural resources?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Wind Energy Mission

  3. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency

  4. National Mission on Strategic Petroleum Reserves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National Mission on Strategic Petroleum Reserves is not a key policy initiative of the Government of India to promote the sustainable development of energy and natural resources.

What is the primary objective of the National Solar Mission?

  1. To increase the share of solar energy in India's energy mix

  2. To reduce the cost of solar energy technologies

  3. To create jobs in the solar energy sector

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the National Solar Mission is to increase the share of solar energy in India's energy mix, reduce the cost of solar energy technologies, and create jobs in the solar energy sector.

Which of the following is NOT a key target of the National Wind Energy Mission?

  1. To increase the installed capacity of wind energy to 100 GW by 2022

  2. To reduce the cost of wind energy technologies

  3. To create jobs in the wind energy sector

  4. To promote the development of offshore wind energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To promote the development of offshore wind energy is not a key target of the National Wind Energy Mission.

What is the primary objective of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency?

  1. To reduce energy consumption in India by 20%

  2. To promote the use of energy-efficient technologies

  3. To create jobs in the energy efficiency sector

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary objective of the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency is to reduce energy consumption in India by 20%, promote the use of energy-efficient technologies, and create jobs in the energy efficiency sector.

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