Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Renewable Energy in India: The Path Ahead” for Civil Services Examination preparation

1. What is the primary goal of India’s National Solar Mission?

• a) To increase coal production
• b) To enhance solar power capacity
• c) To promote wind energy
• d) To develop hydroelectric power
  Answer: b) To enhance solar power capacity

2. India aims to achieve how many gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity by 2030 according to the National Solar Mission?

• a) 100 GW
• b) 200 GW
• c) 300 GW
• d) 400 GW
  Answer: a) 100 GW

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

• a) Nuclear power
• b) Coal
• c) Wind energy
• d) Natural gas
  Answer: c) Wind energy

4. The “Green Energy Corridor” project in India aims to:

• a) Increase the coal production capacity
• b) Facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid
• c) Promote fossil fuel use
• d) Decrease energy consumption
  Answer: b) Facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid

5. Which organization is responsible for implementing the National Wind Energy Mission in India?

• a) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
• b) Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
• c) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
• d) National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
  Answer: a) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

6. What is the primary benefit of using wind energy over fossil fuels?

• a) Higher efficiency
• b) Lower initial costs
• c) Lower environmental impact
• d) Easier to store
  Answer: c) Lower environmental impact

7. Which of the following is a key component of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system?

• a) Solar collectors
• b) Wind turbines
• c) Batteries
• d) Solar panels
  Answer: d) Solar panels

8. What is the main objective of the “Perform, Achieve, and Trade” (PAT) scheme in India?

• a) To promote renewable energy generation
• b) To improve energy efficiency in industries
• c) To develop new coal mining technologies
• d) To increase water conservation
  Answer: b) To improve energy efficiency in industries

9. The concept of “grid parity” in renewable energy refers to:

• a) When renewable energy costs are equal to or less than conventional energy sources
• b) When renewable energy is more expensive than coal
• c) When renewable energy is subsidized
• d) When renewable energy is not available
  Answer: a) When renewable energy costs are equal to or less than conventional energy sources

10. India’s “National Action Plan on Climate Change” includes which of the following missions?

• a) National Hydro Energy Mission
• b) National Solar Mission
• c) National Wind Energy Mission
• d) National Bioenergy Mission
  Answer: b) National Solar Mission

11. Which state in India is known for its significant investment in wind energy projects?

• a) Uttar Pradesh
• b) Gujarat
• c) Bihar
• d) West Bengal
  Answer: b) Gujarat

12. The “Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation” (SATAT) initiative is focused on:

• a) Promoting electric vehicles
• b) Enhancing public transportation
• c) Developing compressed biogas (CBG)
• d) Improving road infrastructure
  Answer: c) Developing compressed biogas (CBG)

13. Which Indian state has the largest installed capacity of solar energy?

• a) Maharashtra
• b) Tamil Nadu
• c) Karnataka
• d) Andhra Pradesh
  Answer: c) Karnataka

14. The “National Bioenergy Mission” in India is aimed at:

• a) Increasing the use of biofuels
• b) Expanding coal power generation
• c) Reducing solar energy costs
• d) Developing new nuclear technologies
  Answer: a) Increasing the use of biofuels

15. What is a major challenge in the integration of renewable energy into the national grid?

• a) High fuel costs
• b) Energy storage and grid stability
• c) Lack of renewable resources
• d) Limited public awareness
  Answer: b) Energy storage and grid stability

16. Which Indian program focuses on promoting the use of solar energy in rural areas?

• a) Solar Cities Program
• b) National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)
• c) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
• d) Ujjwala Yojana
  Answer: a) Solar Cities Program

17. The “Ujjwala Yojana” initiative primarily aims to:

• a) Promote the use of clean cooking fuels
• b) Develop renewable energy technologies
• c) Enhance solar power generation
• d) Improve rural infrastructure
  Answer: a) Promote the use of clean cooking fuels

18. What is the primary focus of the “Clean Energy Fund” in India?

• a) Supporting fossil fuel projects
• b) Financing research and innovation in clean energy technologies
• c) Increasing coal mining
• d) Expanding conventional power plants
  Answer: b) Financing research and innovation in clean energy technologies

19. India’s “National Electric Mobility Mission Plan” aims to:

• a) Promote electric vehicles and reduce emissions
• b) Increase coal-based energy production
• c) Develop new nuclear power plants
• d) Enhance traditional fuel efficiency
  Answer: a) Promote electric vehicles and reduce emissions

20. What is the main advantage of “distributed generation” in renewable energy?

• a) Centralized control
• b) Lower environmental impact
• c) Increased transmission losses
• d) Higher energy costs
  Answer: b) Lower environmental impact

21. The “National Clean Energy Fund” was established to:

• a) Provide subsidies for fossil fuels
• b) Support clean energy technologies and projects
• c) Increase coal production
• d) Enhance traditional energy infrastructure
  Answer: b) Support clean energy technologies and projects

22. What role does the “Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency” (IREDA) play?

• a) Regulating energy prices
• b) Promoting and financing renewable energy projects
• c) Managing traditional energy resources
• d) Overseeing coal mining activities
  Answer: b) Promoting and financing renewable energy projects

23. Which Indian state has set up the “world’s largest solar park”?

• a) Rajasthan
• b) Gujarat
• c) Tamil Nadu
• d) Karnataka
  Answer: a) Rajasthan

24. The “Stand Up India” scheme primarily targets:

• a) Women and Scheduled Castes/Tribes entrepreneurs
• b) Large scale industrialists
• c) Energy production companies
• d) Foreign investors
  Answer: a) Women and Scheduled Castes/Tribes entrepreneurs

25. Which of the following is a key objective of the “National Clean Air Programme” (NCAP)?

• a) To reduce air pollution and promote clean energy
• b) To increase fossil fuel usage
• c) To develop new coal reserves
• d) To enhance traditional transportation systems
  Answer: a) To reduce air pollution and promote clean energy

26. The “India Cooling Action Plan” is aimed at:

• a) Reducing the energy consumption of cooling systems
• b) Expanding coal power generation
• c) Increasing fossil fuel usage
• d) Developing new wind energy projects
  Answer: a) Reducing the energy consumption of cooling systems

27. The “Renewable Purchase Obligation” (RPO) policy requires:

• a) State governments to invest in fossil fuels
• b) Power distribution companies to purchase a certain percentage of their energy from renewable sources
• c) Increase coal-based power generation
• d) Limit the use of renewable energy
  Answer: b) Power distribution companies to purchase a certain percentage of their energy from renewable sources

28. Which technology is commonly used for harnessing energy from ocean waves?

• a) Wave energy converters
• b) Solar panels
• c) Wind turbines
• d) Geothermal pumps
  Answer: a) Wave energy converters

29. The “International Solar Alliance” (ISA) was launched by India to:

• a) Promote nuclear energy collaboration
• b) Enhance solar energy cooperation among countries
• c) Support coal-based power generation
• d) Develop hydropower projects
  Answer: b) Enhance solar energy cooperation among countries

30. Which type of renewable energy system is used to generate power from organic materials?

• a) Biomass energy systems
• b) Geothermal systems
• c) Wind turbines
• d) Solar thermal systems
  Answer: a) Biomass energy systems

These questions cover various aspects of renewable energy in India, including policies, technologies, and key initiatives.