MCQs on Energy Resources in India

1. Which of the following is the largest source of energy in India?
   A) Natural Gas
   B) Coal
   C) Hydropower
   D) Solar Energy
   Answer: B) Coal
2. What percentage of India’s electricity generation comes from coal?
   A) 40%
   B) 60%
   C) 70%
   D) 80%
   Answer: B) 60%
3. Which Indian state is the largest producer of wind energy?
   A) Tamil Nadu
   B) Gujarat
   C) Maharashtra
   D) Rajasthan
   Answer: A) Tamil Nadu
4. The largest hydropower project in India is located in which state?
   A) Himachal Pradesh
   B) Uttarakhand
   C) Arunachal Pradesh
   D) Sikkim
   Answer: A) Himachal Pradesh
5. Which renewable energy source has seen the fastest growth in India in recent years?
   A) Wind Energy
   B) Solar Energy
   C) Biomass
   D) Hydropower
   Answer: B) Solar Energy
6. What is the main geographical region for coal mining in India?
   A) Northern Plains
   B) Deccan Plateau
   C) Himalayas
   D) Coastal Regions
   Answer: B) Deccan Plateau
7. Which of the following states has significant reserves of natural gas?
   A) Andhra Pradesh
   B) Assam
   C) Punjab
   D) West Bengal
   Answer: B) Assam
8. The National Solar Mission aims to achieve a target of how many MW of solar power by 2022?
   A) 50,000 MW
   B) 100,000 MW
   C) 200,000 MW
   D) 500,000 MW
   Answer: B) 100,000 MW
9. The main source of geothermal energy in India is found in which state?
   A) Bihar
   B) Gujarat
   C) Jharkhand
   D) Maharashtra
   Answer: B) Gujarat
10. Which Indian state is known for its significant production of biomass energy?
    A) Kerala
    B) Uttar Pradesh
    C) Haryana
    D) Punjab
    Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh
11. Which of the following is NOT a non-conventional energy source?
    A) Solar Energy
    B) Coal
    C) Wind Energy
    D) Biomass
    Answer: B) Coal
12. India’s energy security is primarily threatened by:
    A) Renewable Energy Sources
    B) Geopolitical tensions
    C) Overproduction of coal
    D) Hydropower dependency
    Answer: B) Geopolitical tensions
13. Which state in India is a leading producer of hydroelectric power?
    A) Jammu and Kashmir
    B) Madhya Pradesh
    C) Gujarat
    D) Karnataka
    Answer: A) Jammu and Kashmir
14. The primary energy requirement in India is for:
    A) Industrial use
    B) Agricultural use
    C) Domestic use
    D) Transportation
    Answer: A) Industrial use
15. The “Energy Conservation Building Code” (ECBC) is implemented by which ministry?
    A) Ministry of Power
    B) Ministry of Renewable Energy
    C) Ministry of Environment
    D) Ministry of Urban Affairs
    Answer: D) Ministry of Urban Affairs
16. Which of the following is a major advantage of solar energy?
    A) High initial cost
    B) Renewable and sustainable
    C) Limited availability
    D) No geographical distribution
    Answer: B) Renewable and sustainable
17. Which energy source is primarily used in the transportation sector in India?
    A) Coal
    B) Natural Gas
    C) Electricity
    D) Petroleum
    Answer: D) Petroleum
18. The renewable energy contribution to India’s total energy consumption is approximately:
    A) 10%
    B) 20%
    C) 30%
    D) 40%
    Answer: B) 20%
19. The “Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana” focuses on providing:
    A) Electric connections
    B) LPG connections
    C) Solar panels
    D) Biomass stoves
    Answer: B) LPG connections
20. Which of the following states has the highest potential for wind energy generation?
    A) Gujarat
    B) Rajasthan
    C) Karnataka
    D) Tamil Nadu
    Answer: D) Tamil Nadu
21. Which of the following is the primary challenge in harnessing tidal energy in India?
    A) High costs
    B) Technological limitations
    C) Environmental concerns
    D) Limited coastline
    Answer: B) Technological limitations
22. India’s energy policy emphasizes the need for:
    A) Complete reliance on fossil fuels
    B) Energy independence
    C) Total elimination of coal usage
    D) Expansion of nuclear energy only
    Answer: B) Energy independence
23. The National Biomass Cookstove Initiative aims to promote:
    A) Traditional wood burning stoves
    B) Biogas production
    C) Clean cooking solutions
    D) Solar cookers
    Answer: C) Clean cooking solutions
24. Which of the following factors affects the distribution of energy resources in India?
    A) Population density
    B) Geology
    C) Climate
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above
25. Which of the following is the main drawback of hydropower projects?
    A) High maintenance costs
    B) Environmental impact
    C) Inconsistent energy production
    D) Limited capacity
    Answer: B) Environmental impact
26. The “National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy” was introduced to:
    A) Promote coal energy
    B) Optimize land use for renewable energy
    C) Support nuclear power
    D) Reduce dependence on gas
    Answer: B) Optimize land use for renewable energy
27. The eastern region of India is primarily rich in which type of energy resources?
    A) Coal
    B) Natural Gas
    C) Oil
    D) Solar
    Answer: A) Coal
28. Which renewable energy source is primarily associated with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
    A) Wind Energy
    B) Tidal Energy
    C) Solar Energy
    D) Biomass Energy
    Answer: C) Solar Energy
29. Which of the following states is least involved in solar energy production?
    A) Gujarat
    B) Rajasthan
    C) West Bengal
    D) Madhya Pradesh
    Answer: C) West Bengal
30. Which of the following is a primary government initiative to promote energy efficiency?
    A) National Wind Energy Mission
    B) Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
    C) Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme
    D) National Biofuel Policy
    Answer: C) Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme

These questions cover a broad spectrum of information regarding energy resources in India, focusing on their distribution, geographical significance, and related policies and initiatives.