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Renewable Energy Political Impact Initiatives

Description: This quiz aims to assess your knowledge about the political impact of renewable energy initiatives in India.
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Which political party in India has been a strong advocate for renewable energy initiatives?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

  2. Indian National Congress (INC)

  3. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

  4. Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been a strong advocate for renewable energy initiatives in India. The party's manifesto for the 2014 general election included a pledge to increase the share of renewable energy in India's energy mix to 40% by 2030.

Which Indian state has been a pioneer in promoting renewable energy?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Tamil Nadu

  3. Gujarat

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karnataka has been a pioneer in promoting renewable energy in India. The state has set a target of generating 6,000 MW of solar power by 2022. Karnataka is also home to the largest solar park in India, the Pavagada Solar Park.

What is the name of the Indian government's flagship program for promoting renewable energy?

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. National Wind Mission

  3. National Biomass Mission

  4. National Hydro Power Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Solar Mission is the Indian government's flagship program for promoting renewable energy. The program aims to increase the share of solar power in India's energy mix to 40% by 2030.

Which Indian state has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the highest installed capacity of renewable energy in India. The state has a total installed capacity of over 15,000 MW of renewable energy, including solar, wind, and biomass power.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting the use of electric vehicles?

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

  2. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020

  3. Electric Vehicle Policy 2020

  4. National Electric Vehicle Policy 2021


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME) India is the Indian government's program for promoting the use of electric vehicles. The program provides financial incentives to manufacturers and consumers of electric vehicles.

Which Indian state has the highest number of electric vehicles?

  1. Delhi

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Delhi has the highest number of electric vehicles in India. The state has over 100,000 electric vehicles, including cars, buses, and two-wheelers.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting the use of biofuels?

  1. National Biofuel Policy 2018

  2. National Biofuel Mission 2018

  3. National Biofuel Policy 2020

  4. National Biofuel Mission 2020


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Biofuel Policy 2018 is the Indian government's program for promoting the use of biofuels. The policy aims to increase the share of biofuels in India's energy mix to 20% by 2030.

Which Indian state has the highest production of biofuels?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest production of biofuels in India. The state produces over 50% of India's total biofuel production.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting the use of hydrogen fuel?

  1. National Hydrogen Mission

  2. National Hydrogen Policy

  3. National Hydrogen Strategy

  4. National Hydrogen Roadmap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Hydrogen Mission is the Indian government's program for promoting the use of hydrogen fuel. The mission aims to develop a hydrogen economy in India by 2030.

Which Indian state has the highest potential for hydrogen production?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the highest potential for hydrogen production in India. The state has a large coastline, which provides access to seawater for hydrogen production.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting the use of offshore wind energy?

  1. National Offshore Wind Energy Policy

  2. National Offshore Wind Energy Mission

  3. National Offshore Wind Energy Strategy

  4. National Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Offshore Wind Energy Policy is the Indian government's program for promoting the use of offshore wind energy. The policy aims to develop 30 GW of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030.

Which Indian state has the highest potential for offshore wind energy?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Karnataka

  4. Maharashtra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the highest potential for offshore wind energy in India. The state has a long coastline and strong winds, which are ideal for offshore wind energy development.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting the use of geothermal energy?

  1. National Geothermal Energy Policy

  2. National Geothermal Energy Mission

  3. National Geothermal Energy Strategy

  4. National Geothermal Energy Roadmap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Geothermal Energy Policy is the Indian government's program for promoting the use of geothermal energy. The policy aims to develop 10 GW of geothermal energy capacity by 2030.

Which Indian state has the highest potential for geothermal energy?

  1. Himachal Pradesh

  2. Uttarakhand

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Ladakh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Himachal Pradesh has the highest potential for geothermal energy in India. The state has a number of hot springs, which indicate the presence of geothermal resources.

What is the name of the Indian government's program for promoting the use of tidal energy?

  1. National Tidal Energy Policy

  2. National Tidal Energy Mission

  3. National Tidal Energy Strategy

  4. National Tidal Energy Roadmap


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Tidal Energy Policy is the Indian government's program for promoting the use of tidal energy. The policy aims to develop 1 GW of tidal energy capacity by 2030.

Which Indian state has the highest potential for tidal energy?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the highest potential for tidal energy in India. The state has a long coastline and strong tides, which are ideal for tidal energy development.

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