Renewable Energy Job Creation Initiatives

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Which Indian government agency is responsible for promoting the development and utilization of renewable energy sources?

  1. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

  2. Ministry of Power

  3. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

  4. Ministry of Science and Technology


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal agency of the Government of India for all matters relating to new and renewable energy.

What is the name of the flagship program launched by the Indian government to promote solar energy?

  1. Solar Mission

  2. National Solar Mission

  3. Solar Energy Mission

  4. Renewable Energy Mission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Solar Mission is a major initiative of the Government of India to promote solar power generation in the country.

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Solar Mission?

  1. To achieve grid parity for solar power

  2. To create jobs in the solar energy sector

  3. To reduce India's dependence on fossil fuels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Solar Mission has multiple objectives, including achieving grid parity for solar power, creating jobs in the solar energy sector, and reducing India's dependence on fossil fuels.

What is the target for solar power generation capacity set by the National Solar Mission?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 200 GW

  3. 300 GW

  4. 400 GW


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Solar Mission has a target of achieving 100 GW of solar power generation capacity by 2022.

Which Indian state has the highest solar power generation capacity?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest solar power generation capacity in India, followed by Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

What is the name of the program launched by the Indian government to promote the development of wind energy?

  1. Wind Mission

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. Wind Energy Mission

  4. Renewable Energy Mission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Wind Mission is a major initiative of the Government of India to promote wind power generation in the country.

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Wind Mission?

  1. To achieve grid parity for wind power

  2. To create jobs in the wind energy sector

  3. To reduce India's dependence on fossil fuels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Wind Mission has multiple objectives, including achieving grid parity for wind power, creating jobs in the wind energy sector, and reducing India's dependence on fossil fuels.

What is the target for wind power generation capacity set by the National Wind Mission?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 200 GW

  3. 300 GW

  4. 400 GW


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Wind Mission has a target of achieving 100 GW of wind power generation capacity by 2022.

Which Indian state has the highest wind power generation capacity?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the highest wind power generation capacity in India, followed by Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Karnataka.

What is the name of the program launched by the Indian government to promote the development of biomass energy?

  1. Biomass Mission

  2. National Biomass Mission

  3. Biomass Energy Mission

  4. Renewable Energy Mission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Biomass Mission is a major initiative of the Government of India to promote biomass power generation in the country.

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Biomass Mission?

  1. To achieve grid parity for biomass power

  2. To create jobs in the biomass energy sector

  3. To reduce India's dependence on fossil fuels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Biomass Mission has multiple objectives, including achieving grid parity for biomass power, creating jobs in the biomass energy sector, and reducing India's dependence on fossil fuels.

What is the target for biomass power generation capacity set by the National Biomass Mission?

  1. 100 GW

  2. 200 GW

  3. 300 GW

  4. 400 GW


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Biomass Mission has a target of achieving 100 GW of biomass power generation capacity by 2022.

Which Indian state has the highest biomass power generation capacity?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest biomass power generation capacity in India, followed by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.

What is the name of the program launched by the Indian government to promote the development of small hydropower projects?

  1. Small Hydro Mission

  2. National Small Hydro Mission

  3. Small Hydropower Mission

  4. Renewable Energy Mission


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The National Small Hydro Mission is a major initiative of the Government of India to promote small hydropower generation in the country.

Which of the following is a key objective of the National Small Hydro Mission?

  1. To achieve grid parity for small hydropower

  2. To create jobs in the small hydropower sector

  3. To reduce India's dependence on fossil fuels

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National Small Hydro Mission has multiple objectives, including achieving grid parity for small hydropower, creating jobs in the small hydropower sector, and reducing India's dependence on fossil fuels.

What is the target for small hydropower generation capacity set by the National Small Hydro Mission?

  1. 100 MW

  2. 200 MW

  3. 300 MW

  4. 400 MW


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Small Hydro Mission has a target of achieving 100 MW of small hydropower generation capacity by 2022.

Which Indian state has the highest small hydropower generation capacity?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Arunachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh has the highest small hydropower generation capacity in India, followed by Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Arunachal Pradesh.

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