Introduction India, with its immense human capital and burgeoning economy, is at a pivotal juncture…
MCQs on Technological Solutions for Addressing India’s Energy Crisis
- What is the primary goal of India’s National Solar Mission?
- a) To promote nuclear energy
- b) To increase solar power capacity
- c) To develop hydroelectric power plants
- d) To reduce the use of coal
- Answer: b) To increase solar power capacity
- Which of the following is a key benefit of using smart grids in India?
- a) Reducing dependence on solar power
- b) Efficient energy distribution and consumption
- c) Decreasing the production of renewable energy
- d) Minimizing energy wastage in fossil fuels
- Answer: b) Efficient energy distribution and consumption
- Which technology is being used in India to improve the efficiency of solar panels?
- a) Carbon capture technology
- b) Thin-film solar cells
- c) Hydrogen storage technology
- d) Geothermal energy systems
- Answer: b) Thin-film solar cells
- What is the primary purpose of energy storage systems in addressing India’s energy crisis?
- a) To store excess energy generated from fossil fuels
- b) To store renewable energy for use during peak demand
- c) To store natural gas for electricity generation
- d) To store nuclear energy for later use
- Answer: b) To store renewable energy for use during peak demand
- Which of the following technologies is most commonly used in wind energy production in India?
- a) Vertical-axis wind turbines
- b) Horizontal-axis wind turbines
- c) Geothermal energy turbines
- d) Tidal energy systems
- Answer: b) Horizontal-axis wind turbines
- Which state in India is the leading producer of wind energy?
- a) Rajasthan
- b) Gujarat
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) Maharashtra
- Answer: c) Tamil Nadu
- What is the role of biomass energy in addressing India’s energy crisis?
- a) It reduces carbon emissions from coal-based power plants
- b) It provides an alternative to petroleum-based fuels
- c) It reduces the demand for solar energy
- d) It provides clean water for agricultural activities
- Answer: b) It provides an alternative to petroleum-based fuels
- Which of the following is NOT a part of the Clean Energy Development Program (CEDP) in India?
- a) Solar power promotion
- b) Wind energy development
- c) Fossil fuel power plant expansion
- d) Energy efficiency improvements
- Answer: c) Fossil fuel power plant expansion
- What is the primary advantage of using hydrogen fuel cells for energy production in India?
- a) High emission levels
- b) Renewable and clean energy source
- c) Limited application in transportation
- d) Lower energy efficiency than coal
- Answer: b) Renewable and clean energy source
- Which is the largest solar park in India?
- a) Kurnool Solar Park
- b) Bhadla Solar Park
- c) Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park
- d) Pavagada Solar Park
- Answer: b) Bhadla Solar Park
- What role do electric vehicles (EVs) play in solving India’s energy crisis?
- a) They reduce oil imports and emissions from transport
- b) They increase the need for fossil fuels
- c) They produce more carbon emissions
- d) They are primarily used for industrial energy generation
- Answer: a) They reduce oil imports and emissions from transport
- Which of the following technologies is being used to enhance the efficiency of thermal power plants in India?
- a) Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
- b) Wave energy turbines
- c) Wind farm installations
- d) Geothermal heat pumps
- Answer: a) Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
- The introduction of ‘Smart Meters’ in India primarily aims to:
- a) Increase the use of nuclear power
- b) Improve energy distribution and consumption
- c) Increase electricity tariffs
- d) Promote fossil fuel usage
- Answer: b) Improve energy distribution and consumption
- Which technology is helping in minimizing energy loss during transmission and distribution in India?
- a) Superconducting cables
- b) Gas turbines
- c) Hydroelectric power plants
- d) Natural gas grids
- Answer: a) Superconducting cables
- India’s National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) aims to:
- a) Promote the use of traditional fuels
- b) Increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)
- c) Expand coal-based power generation
- d) Focus solely on nuclear energy
- Answer: b) Increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)
- The use of which technology in agriculture can contribute to reducing India’s energy demand?
- a) Precision farming using AI and IoT
- b) Manual labor
- c) Traditional irrigation methods
- d) Burning of agricultural residues
- Answer: a) Precision farming using AI and IoT
- Which energy source is primarily used for generating power in India’s remote areas?
- a) Coal
- b) Biomass
- c) Solar energy
- d) Hydroelectric energy
- Answer: c) Solar energy
- What is the role of offshore wind energy in India’s energy landscape?
- a) It helps in reducing dependency on nuclear energy
- b) It generates large-scale renewable energy from coastal regions
- c) It increases the energy demand for industrial purposes
- d) It is used exclusively for thermal power plants
- Answer: b) It generates large-scale renewable energy from coastal regions
- India’s energy efficiency program, Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) focuses on:
- a) Expanding renewable energy production
- b) Promoting energy conservation and reducing emissions
- c) Building new coal-based power plants
- d) Increasing energy subsidies
- Answer: b) Promoting energy conservation and reducing emissions
- Which of the following is an example of a major smart city initiative in India focused on sustainable energy use?
- a) New Delhi Solar Plant
- b) Amritsar Smart City
- c) Bhopal Smart City
- d) Pune Smart City
- Answer: d) Pune Smart City
- Which of the following is a major technological development to help India meet its renewable energy targets?
- a) Geothermal energy plants
- b) Nuclear fusion reactors
- c) Offshore wind farms
- d) Hydrogen-powered grids
- Answer: c) Offshore wind farms
- Which Indian organization is responsible for promoting solar energy in the country?
- a) Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- b) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
- c) Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
- d) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
- Answer: c) Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
- What role does ‘Blockchain’ play in India’s energy sector?
- a) It helps in managing and trading renewable energy certificates
- b) It is used for controlling thermal power plants
- c) It manages the coal reserves of India
- d) It provides nuclear energy solutions
- Answer: a) It helps in managing and trading renewable energy certificates
- The implementation of ‘Net Metering’ in India helps in:
- a) Reducing the electricity tariff rates
- b) Promoting large-scale coal power plants
- c) Encouraging decentralized solar power generation
- d) Improving the fuel efficiency of vehicles
- Answer: c) Encouraging decentralized solar power generation
- Which Indian city has become a leading example of utilizing wind energy for urban electricity needs?
- a) Bangalore
- b) Chennai
- c) Kochi
- d) Ahmedabad
- Answer: b) Chennai
- India’s ‘Ujjwala Scheme’ helps reduce the dependence on traditional energy sources by providing:
- a) Solar panels to rural households
- b) LPG connections to households for cooking
- c) Biofuel subsidies to rural areas
- d) Electricity to remote villages
- Answer: b) LPG connections to households for cooking
- What is the primary challenge in scaling up solar energy use in India?
- a) Lack of technology
- b) High installation cost
- c) Excessive wind power
- d) Water shortages
- Answer: b) High installation cost
- The Smart Cities Mission in India is intended to enhance energy efficiency by:
- a) Promoting fossil fuels over renewable energy
- b) Implementing urbanization with efficient energy systems
- c) Reducing the use of electric vehicles
- d) Shutting down non-renewable energy plants
- Answer: b) Implementing urbanization with efficient energy systems
- What is the primary aim of India’s Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)?
- a) To promote renewable energy in rural areas
- b) To reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings
- c) To increase carbon emissions
- d) To install nuclear power plants
- Answer: b) To reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings
- Which country’s model is being studied and adapted by India for energy conservation in residential buildings?
- a) United States
- b) Japan
- c) Germany
- d) China
- Answer: c) Germany
