Introduction India, with its immense human capital and burgeoning economy, is at a pivotal juncture…
MCQs on “The Future of Renewable Energy in India”
1. What is the target for India’s renewable energy capacity by 2030, according to the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)?
A) 100 GW
B) 175 GW
C) 500 GW
D) 250 GW
Answer: B) 175 GW
2. Which of the following is the primary source of renewable energy in India?
A) Solar Energy
B) Wind Energy
C) Hydro Energy
D) Biomass Energy
Answer: A) Solar Energy
3. Which state in India is considered the leader in solar power generation?
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: B) Rajasthan
4. What is the main objective of India’s National Solar Mission?
A) To increase electricity consumption
B) To promote the use of solar panels in rural areas
C) To achieve 20 GW of solar power capacity
D) To make solar power the dominant source of energy
Answer: D) To make solar power the dominant source of energy
5. What is the projected share of renewable energy in India’s total power generation mix by 2030?
A) 10%
B) 30%
C) 50%
D) 60%
Answer: C) 50%
6. Which renewable energy source is expected to experience the fastest growth in India in the coming decades?
A) Solar Energy
B) Wind Energy
C) Biomass
D) Geothermal Energy
Answer: A) Solar Energy
7. Which of the following agencies is responsible for the implementation of the National Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy?
A) Ministry of Power
B) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
C) Central Electricity Authority
D) National Thermal Power Corporation
Answer: B) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
8. What is the current target for India’s installed renewable energy capacity by 2030?
A) 50 GW
B) 175 GW
C) 500 GW
D) 350 GW
Answer: C) 500 GW
9. Which of the following is a major challenge for large-scale solar power generation in India?
A) Lack of technology
B) Limited sunlight availability
C) High land acquisition costs
D) Limited export opportunities
Answer: C) High land acquisition costs
10. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched by India and which other country?
A) France
B) USA
C) Japan
D) Germany
Answer: A) France
11. What is the primary advantage of using wind energy in India?
A) Low environmental impact
B) High reliability
C) Availability throughout the year
D) Less maintenance cost
Answer: A) Low environmental impact
12. What is the significance of the “Renewable Energy Zones” in India?
A) To promote wind power generation
B) To ensure easier land acquisition for solar and wind projects
C) To reduce carbon emissions
D) To increase exports of renewable energy
Answer: B) To ensure easier land acquisition for solar and wind projects
13. What is the major issue facing India’s solar power industry?
A) Excessive competition
B) High capital cost
C) Lack of technological innovation
D) Shortage of raw materials
Answer: B) High capital cost
14. Which state in India has the largest installed capacity of wind energy?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: C) Tamil Nadu
15. Which of the following countries is India’s biggest partner in renewable energy projects?
A) USA
B) France
C) Japan
D) China
Answer: B) France
16. Which of the following is a key feature of India’s Green Energy Corridor project?
A) Increase wind power production
B) Facilitate transmission of renewable energy
C) Reduce dependence on thermal power
D) Promote energy exports
Answer: B) Facilitate transmission of renewable energy
17. In which year did India surpass 100 GW of renewable energy capacity?
A) 2019
B) 2020
C) 2021
D) 2022
Answer: B) 2020
18. The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) is focused on promoting energy efficiency in which sector?
A) Agriculture
B) Industry
C) Buildings
D) Transport
Answer: C) Buildings
19. Which of the following is a key component of India’s renewable energy policy?
A) Wind Energy Expansion
B) Focus on biomass only
C) Subsidy for energy-efficient appliances
D) Push for electric vehicles
Answer: A) Wind Energy Expansion
20. The “Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (FAME)” scheme is part of India’s strategy to reduce emissions from which sector?
A) Agriculture
B) Industry
C) Transport
D) Construction
Answer: C) Transport
21. The National Biofuels Policy aims to increase the use of biofuels in India by which year?
A) 2025
B) 2030
C) 2040
D) 2050
Answer: B) 2030
22. What is the role of the National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) in India?
A) To finance renewable energy projects
B) To support thermal power plants
C) To promote fossil fuel exploration
D) To reduce carbon emissions
Answer: A) To finance renewable energy projects
23. Which international initiative, led by India, focuses on solar energy?
A) Paris Agreement
B) International Solar Alliance
C) Global Wind Energy Council
D) Clean Energy Ministerial
Answer: B) International Solar Alliance
24. What is the name of the solar power project being implemented by India and several other countries in the desert region?
A) Desert Power Project
B) International Solar Grid
C) Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park
D) Middle East Solar Initiative
Answer: C) Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Park
25. Which renewable energy source holds the largest potential for energy generation in India’s Northeast region?
A) Solar Power
B) Biomass Energy
C) Wind Power
D) Hydroelectric Power
Answer: D) Hydroelectric Power
26. Which city in India has recently inaugurated the country’s largest floating solar power plant?
A) Mumbai
B) Pune
C) Kurnool
D) Hyderabad
Answer: C) Kurnool
27. What is the primary benefit of rooftop solar installations for Indian households?
A) Lower initial cost
B) Ability to sell excess power to the grid
C) High efficiency in energy conversion
D) No need for government approvals
Answer: B) Ability to sell excess power to the grid
28. In which year did India announce its ambitious renewable energy target of 500 GW by 2030?
A) 2020
B) 2021
C) 2022
D) 2023
Answer: B) 2021
29. What is the primary challenge associated with India’s biomass energy potential?
A) Lack of technological expertise
B) Limited agricultural waste availability
C) Difficulties in transportation
D) Competition with solar energy
Answer: C) Difficulties in transportation
30. Which sector is expected to benefit the most from India’s increasing adoption of renewable energy?
A) Agriculture
B) Heavy Industry
C) Residential and Commercial Buildings
D) Transportation
Answer: C) Residential and Commercial Buildings
