Geographical Research and Energy in India

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Which of the following is a major source of energy in India?

  1. Coal

  2. Natural Gas

  3. Hydropower

  4. Nuclear Power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in India and accounts for the majority of the country's energy production.

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

  1. Tarapur Atomic Power Station

  2. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station

  3. Rajasthan Atomic Power Station

  4. Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tarapur Atomic Power Station, located in Maharashtra, was India's first nuclear power plant and began operation in 1969.

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

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujarat

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan has the highest installed capacity of solar power in India, with over 10 gigawatts of solar power plants.

What is the name of India's largest hydroelectric power plant?

  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Bhakra Dam

  3. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

  4. Hirakud Dam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tehri Dam, located in Uttarakhand, is India's largest hydroelectric power plant with an installed capacity of 2,400 megawatts.

Which of the following is a major renewable energy source in India?

  1. Wind Power

  2. Biomass Energy

  3. Geothermal Energy

  4. Tidal Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Wind power is a major renewable energy source in India, with over 40 gigawatts of installed capacity.

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:

The Gujarat Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Gulf of Khambhat, is India's first offshore wind farm and began operation in 2022.

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

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Gujarat

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tamil Nadu has the highest installed capacity of wind power in India, with over 10 gigawatts of wind power plants.

What is the name of India's first commercial biogas plant?

  1. Gobar Gas Plant

  2. Biomass Gasification Plant

  3. Anaerobic Digester

  4. Methane Generator


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gobar Gas Plant, developed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, is India's first commercial biogas plant and uses cow dung as a feedstock.

Which of the following is a major source of biomass energy in India?

  1. Agricultural Residues

  2. Forestry Residues

  3. Animal Waste

  4. Industrial Waste


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agricultural residues, such as crop stalks and husks, are a major source of biomass energy in India.

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

  1. Parbati Valley Geothermal Power Plant

  2. Tattapani Geothermal Power Plant

  3. Manikaran Geothermal Power Plant

  4. Puga Geothermal Power Plant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Parbati Valley Geothermal Power Plant, located in Himachal Pradesh, is India's first geothermal power plant and began operation in 2022.

Which of the following is a major source of tidal energy in India?

  1. Gulf of Khambhat

  2. Gulf of Kutch

  3. Sunderbans

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gulf of Khambhat has the highest tidal range in India and is considered a potential source of tidal energy.

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

  1. Dharmadam Tidal Power Plant

  2. Gulf of Khambhat Tidal Power Plant

  3. Sunderbans Tidal Power Plant

  4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tidal Power Plant


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dharmadam Tidal Power Plant, located in Kerala, is India's first tidal power plant and began operation in 2022.

Which of the following is a major challenge for the development of renewable energy in India?

  1. High Cost

  2. Lack of Infrastructure

  3. Intermittency

  4. Policy Uncertainty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The intermittency of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, is a major challenge for their development in India.

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

  1. National Solar Mission

  2. Solar Energy Mission

  3. Solar Power Mission

  4. Renewable Energy Mission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Solar Mission, launched in 2010, is India's national solar energy program and aims to achieve 100 gigawatts of solar power capacity by 2022.

Which of the following is a major goal of India's energy policy?

  1. Energy Security

  2. Energy Efficiency

  3. Renewable Energy Development

  4. Sustainable Development


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Energy security is a major goal of India's energy policy, which aims to reduce the country's dependence on imported energy sources.

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