MCQs with Answers on India’s Policy on Renewable Energy

1. Which ministry is primarily responsible for renewable energy development in India?

A. Ministry of Power
B. Ministry of Renewable Energy and Climate Change
C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Answer: C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

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2. What is the target for renewable energy capacity in India by 2030 as per the updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?

A. 200 GW
B. 300 GW
C. 500 GW
D. 600 GW

Answer: C. 500 GW

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3. Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

A. Solar energy
B. Wind energy
C. Nuclear energy
D. Biomass energy

Answer: C. Nuclear energy

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4. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly launched by India and which country?

A. France
B. Germany
C. United States
D. Japan

Answer: A. France

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5. What is the name of the scheme launched by the Government of India to encourage rooftop solar installations?

A. Ujala Scheme
B. Rooftop Solar Scheme
C. KUSUM Scheme
D. Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Programme

Answer: D. Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Programme

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6. What is the main objective of the KUSUM scheme?

A. Promote urban solar power systems
B. Reduce import dependency on fossil fuels
C. Promote solar pumps and grid-connected renewable energy in agriculture
D. Enhance biofuel production in India

Answer: C. Promote solar pumps and grid-connected renewable energy in agriculture

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7. Which state in India has the largest installed solar power capacity?

A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Karnataka

Answer: B. Rajasthan

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8. What is the main aim of the National Bio-Energy Mission?

A. Promote wind energy
B. Promote biomass and waste-to-energy projects
C. Reduce emissions from coal-based power plants
D. Enhance electric vehicle production

Answer: B. Promote biomass and waste-to-energy projects

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9. India’s National Hydrogen Energy Mission focuses on the production of which type of hydrogen?

A. Black hydrogen
B. Grey hydrogen
C. Blue hydrogen
D. Green hydrogen

Answer: D. Green hydrogen

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10. What percentage of India’s total energy capacity was renewable energy as of 2023?

A. 20%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%

Answer: C. 40%

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11. What is India’s global ranking in wind power capacity?

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 4th
D. 6th

Answer: C. 4th

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12. Which policy governs India’s renewable energy targets and implementation?

A. National Electricity Policy
B. Integrated Energy Policy
C. National Renewable Energy Policy
D. Renewable Energy Export Policy

Answer: B. Integrated Energy Policy

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13. The Charanka Solar Park is located in which state?

A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Maharashtra

Answer: B. Gujarat

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14. What is the focus area of the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme?

A. Energy efficiency in large industries
B. Promotion of electric vehicles
C. Rural electrification
D. Smart grid implementation

Answer: A. Energy efficiency in large industries

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15. The UJALA scheme is associated with which renewable-related initiative?

A. Solar street lighting
B. Distribution of LED bulbs
C. Promotion of wind turbines
D. Installation of rooftop solar systems

Answer: B. Distribution of LED bulbs

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16. Which type of renewable energy is most abundant in India?

A. Geothermal energy
B. Tidal energy
C. Solar energy
D. Hydropower

Answer: C. Solar energy

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17. What is the full form of SECI, an organization under the MNRE?

A. Solar Energy Corporation of India
B. Sustainable Energy Council of India
C. Smart Energy Cooperation Initiative
D. Solar Electricity Committee of India

Answer: A. Solar Energy Corporation of India

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18. Which region in India has the highest potential for wind energy?

A. Northern Plains
B. Himalayan region
C. Western Ghats and coastal regions
D. Central Plateau

Answer: C. Western Ghats and coastal regions

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19. What is the main objective of the Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)?

A. Conduct renewable energy research
B. Provide financial assistance for renewable energy projects
C. Manage renewable energy exports
D. Certify renewable energy systems

Answer: B. Provide financial assistance for renewable energy projects

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20. The “One Sun, One World, One Grid” initiative was proposed by which country?

A. China
B. United States
C. India
D. United Kingdom

Answer: C. India

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21. What is the maximum target for ethanol blending in petrol in India by 2030?

A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 25%

Answer: C. 20%

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22. What is the purpose of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) in India?

A. Subsidize renewable energy projects
B. Provide carbon credits for industries
C. Facilitate renewable energy trading
D. Certify renewable energy usage in homes

Answer: C. Facilitate renewable energy trading

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23. Which state launched the world’s largest floating solar power plant?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Kerala

Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

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24. India’s first offshore wind energy project is proposed in which state?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Gujarat
C. Maharashtra
D. Karnataka

Answer: B. Gujarat

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25. What is the primary energy source for India’s micro hydropower plants?

A. Wind
B. Geothermal
C. Small rivers and streams
D. Biomass

Answer: C. Small rivers and streams

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26. The Renewable Energy Investment Promotion and Facilitation Board (REIPFB) was set up to promote which aspect?

A. International partnerships in renewable energy
B. Domestic manufacturing of solar panels
C. Investments in renewable energy projects
D. Research and development in renewable energy

Answer: C. Investments in renewable energy projects

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27. India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change includes how many missions related to energy?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Answer: B. 3

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28. What is the goal of India’s Solar City Programme?

A. Install solar plants in all cities
B. Reduce conventional energy usage by 10%
C. Electrify villages with solar power
D. Promote rooftop solar in urban areas

Answer: B. Reduce conventional energy usage by 10%

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29. India ranks globally at what position for installed renewable energy capacity as of 2023?

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th

Answer: D. 4th

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30. Which of the following programs is aimed at promoting wind-solar hybrid projects in India?

A. National Solar Mission
B. Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy
C. Green Energy Corridors
D. National Energy Storage Framework

Answer: B. Wind-Solar Hybrid Policy