1. Which is the most abundant fossil fuel resource in India?
A) Petroleum
B) Coal
C) Natural Gas
D) Uranium
Answer: B
Explanation: Coal accounts for ~55% of India’s energy consumption.
2. The largest coal-producing state in India is:
A) Jharkhand
B) Odisha
C) Chhattisgarh
D) West Bengal
Answer: A
Explanation: Jharkhand is the largest coal producer, followed by Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
3. The largest coalfield in India is:
A) Jharia
B) Raniganj
C) Bokaro
D) Talcher
Answer: A
Explanation: Jharia (Jharkhand) is India’s largest coalfield, known for coking coal.
4. Which coalfield is famous for coking coal used in steel industry?
A) Raniganj
B) Jharia
C) Neyveli
D) Talcher
Answer: B
Explanation: Jharia coalfield provides high-quality coking coal for steel.
5. Raniganj coalfield is located in:
A) Jharkhand
B) Chhattisgarh
C) West Bengal
D) Odisha
Answer: C
Explanation: Raniganj (West Bengal) was the first coalfield to be mined in India (1774).
6. Neyveli coalfield in Tamil Nadu is famous for:
A) Lignite (brown coal)
B) Anthracite
C) Bituminous coal
D) Coking coal
Answer: A
Explanation: Neyveli (TN) is rich in lignite deposits.
7. India’s only anthracite coal deposits are found in:
A) Jharkhand
B) Jammu & Kashmir
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Meghalaya
Answer: B
Explanation: Anthracite (hard coal) is found only in J&K.
8. Largest petroleum-producing state in India (onshore) is:
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Rajasthan
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C
Explanation: Rajasthan (Barmer fields) is the top onshore petroleum producer.
9. Digboi, the first oilfield in India, is located in:
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Rajasthan
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Digboi (Assam, 1889) is called the “oil city of India.”
10. Largest offshore oilfield in India is:
A) Bombay High
B) Krishna–Godavari Basin
C) Cambay Basin
D) Cauvery Basin
Answer: A
Explanation: Bombay High (Mumbai offshore) discovered in 1974, is India’s largest oilfield.
11. The Bombay High oilfield is located in:
A) Arabian Sea
B) Bay of Bengal
C) Gulf of Mannar
D) Indian Ocean
Answer: A
Explanation: Bombay High lies 162 km west of Mumbai in Arabian Sea.
12. Which organization is India’s largest crude oil producer?
A) ONGC
B) OIL
C) Reliance
D) Cairn India
Answer: A
Explanation: ONGC accounts for ~70% of India’s crude oil production.
13. The Assam–Arakan Basin is famous for:
A) Uranium
B) Petroleum and Natural Gas
C) Coal
D) Iron ore
Answer: B
Explanation: Assam–Arakan Basin has major petroleum and natural gas reserves.
14. Natural gas reserves in Krishna–Godavari Basin are located in:
A) Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
B) Maharashtra & Gujarat
C) Kerala & Karnataka
D) Rajasthan & Punjab
Answer: A
Explanation: KG Basin (Andhra Pradesh) is rich in natural gas reserves.
15. The first natural gas pipeline in India was:
A) HBJ (Hazira–Bijapur–Jagdishpur)
B) Dahej–Vijaipur
C) KG Basin–Kakinada
D) Naharkatia–Barauni
Answer: A
Explanation: HBJ Pipeline (1987) was India’s first major natural gas pipeline.
16. Which state has the maximum crude oil reserves in India?
A) Rajasthan
B) Assam
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B
Explanation: Assam has the maximum proven oil reserves.
17. Which state has the largest lignite reserves in India?
A) Rajasthan
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: Tamil Nadu (Neyveli) has the largest lignite reserves.
18. India’s first LNG terminal was set up at:
A) Dahej (Gujarat)
B) Hazira (Gujarat)
C) Kochi (Kerala)
D) Ennore (Tamil Nadu)
Answer: A
Explanation: Dahej LNG Terminal (2004) was India’s first LNG import terminal.
19. Which state is the largest producer of natural gas in India?
A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Rajasthan
D) Tripura
Answer: A
Explanation: Gujarat is the largest natural gas producer.
20. India’s first strategic petroleum reserve was built at:
A) Vishakhapatnam
B) Mangalore
C) Padur
D) Digboi
Answer: A
Explanation: Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) was the first SPR storage site.
21. Which agency manages India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs)?
A) ONGC
B) IOC
C) ISPRL
D) GAIL
Answer: C
Explanation: ISPRL (Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd.) manages SPRs.
22. Coal India Ltd. was established in:
A) 1951
B) 1965
C) 1975
D) 1980
Answer: C
Explanation: Coal India Ltd. (1975) is the world’s largest coal producer.
23. Which state is the largest producer of crude oil onshore?
A) Rajasthan
B) Assam
C) Gujarat
D) Tripura
Answer: A
Explanation: Rajasthan (Barmer fields) leads in onshore oil production.
24. Which state produces the maximum petroleum offshore?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Maharashtra (Bombay High) produces maximum offshore petroleum.
25. Which state is the largest coal reserve holder in India?
A) Jharkhand
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Odisha
D) West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation: Odisha has the largest coal reserves (~24% of India’s total).
26. The largest source of electricity generation in India is:
A) Hydro power
B) Thermal power
C) Nuclear power
D) Solar power
Answer: B
Explanation: Thermal power (coal-based) contributes over 60% of India’s electricity.
27. Which state has the highest installed capacity of thermal power plants?
A) Maharashtra
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer: A
Explanation: Maharashtra leads in installed thermal capacity.
28. Which is the largest thermal power station in India?
A) Singrauli (UP/MP)
B) Mundra (Gujarat)
C) Vindhyachal (MP)
D) Korba (Chhattisgarh)
Answer: C
Explanation: Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station (MP, >4,700 MW) is India’s largest.
29. The first thermal power plant in India was established at:
A) Singrauli
B) Hussain Sagar (Hyderabad)
C) Neyveli
D) Trombay (Mumbai)
Answer: B
Explanation: India’s first thermal plant was at Hussain Sagar (Hyderabad, 1920s).
30. Which river hosts the Korba Thermal Power Station?
A) Godavari
B) Damodar
C) Mahanadi
D) Narmada
Answer: C
Explanation: Korba (Chhattisgarh) is located on the Mahanadi river basin.
31. Which is the first hydroelectric power station in India?
A) Bhakra Nangal
B) Sivasamudram (Karnataka)
C) Tehri Dam
D) Hirakud
Answer: B
Explanation: Sivasamudram (Karnataka, 1902) was Asia’s first hydroelectric power plant.
32. The largest hydroelectric project in India is:
A) Bhakra Nangal
B) Sardar Sarovar
C) Tehri Dam
D) Nathpa Jhakri
Answer: C
Explanation: Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand, 2,400 MW) is the largest hydro project in India.
33. Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on which river?
A) Sutlej
B) Beas
C) Ravi
D) Yamuna
Answer: A
Explanation: Bhakra Dam is on the Sutlej river, one of the highest gravity dams.
34. Hirakud Dam, the longest earthen dam in the world, is built on:
A) Godavari
B) Mahanadi
C) Krishna
D) Kaveri
Answer: B
Explanation: Hirakud Dam (Odisha) is built across the Mahanadi river.
35. Which state has the highest hydroelectric power potential in India?
A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh has nearly 30% of India’s hydropower potential.
36. Which project is known as the “Temple of Modern India”?
A) Hirakud
B) Bhakra Nangal
C) Nagarjuna Sagar
D) Sardar Sarovar
Answer: B
Explanation: Bhakra Nangal Project was called the “Temple of Modern India” by Nehru.
37. Rihand Dam (UP) is mainly associated with which power station?
A) Vindhyachal
B) Singrauli
C) Korba
D) Talcher
Answer: B
Explanation: Rihand Dam supports Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station.
38. The largest nuclear power station in India is:
A) Kakrapar
B) Kalpakkam
C) Tarapur
D) Kudankulam
Answer: D
Explanation: Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (Tamil Nadu, 2,000+ MW) is the largest in India.
39. The first nuclear power plant in India was established at:
A) Tarapur (Maharashtra)
B) Kalpakkam (TN)
C) Narora (UP)
D) Kakrapar (Gujarat)
Answer: A
Explanation: Tarapur Atomic Power Station (Maharashtra, 1969) was India’s first nuclear plant.
40. India’s nuclear power plants are under the control of:
A) DRDO
B) NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.)
C) ISRO
D) BARC
Answer: B
Explanation: NPCIL (1987) operates India’s commercial nuclear power plants.
41. Which is the only uranium-producing state in India?
A) Rajasthan
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Jharkhand
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: C
Explanation: Jharkhand (Jaduguda mines) is India’s main uranium producer.
42. India’s first fast breeder test reactor is located at:
A) Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu)
B) Tarapur (Maharashtra)
C) Kota (Rajasthan)
D) Narora (UP)
Answer: A
Explanation: Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu) houses India’s Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR).
43. Which nuclear plant uses Russian collaboration (VVER reactors)?
A) Kakrapar
B) Kudankulam
C) Kalpakkam
D) Narora
Answer: B
Explanation: Kudankulam (Tamil Nadu) uses Russian VVER reactors.
44. The Narora Nuclear Power Plant is located on which river?
A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Chambal
D) Son
Answer: A
Explanation: Narora Plant (UP) is on the Ganga river.
45. Which nuclear project is being developed with French collaboration?
A) Kalpakkam
B) Kudankulam
C) Jaitapur (Maharashtra)
D) Kakrapar
Answer: C
Explanation: Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (Maharashtra) is in collaboration with France (EDF).
46. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is in which state?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B
Explanation: Kakrapar Nuclear Station is located in Gujarat.
47. Kalpakkam nuclear power station is in:
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Kerala
Answer: A
Explanation: Kalpakkam Nuclear Plant is in Tamil Nadu.
48. Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant is in:
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B
Explanation: Tarapur (Maharashtra) was India’s first nuclear plant.
49. The Atomic Energy Commission of India was established in:
A) 1948
B) 1954
C) 1962
D) 1970
Answer: B
Explanation: The Atomic Energy Commission was established in 1954.
50. The father of India’s nuclear programme is:
A) Vikram Sarabhai
B) Homi J. Bhabha
C) Satish Dhawan
D) M.S. Swaminathan
Answer: B
Explanation: Dr. Homi J. Bhabha is considered the father of India’s nuclear programme.
51. Which is the largest source of renewable energy in India (installed capacity)?
A) Solar power
B) Wind power
C) Biomass energy
D) Small hydro power
Answer: B
Explanation: As of 2023, wind energy leads installed renewable capacity (~40 GW), though solar is fastest-growing.
52. India’s largest solar power plant is located at:
A) Pavagada (Karnataka)
B) Bhadla (Rajasthan)
C) Charanka (Gujarat)
D) Rewa (Madhya Pradesh)
Answer: B
Explanation: Bhadla Solar Park (Rajasthan, 2,245 MW) is the world’s largest solar power plant.
53. The National Solar Mission (Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission) was launched in:
A) 2005
B) 2007
C) 2010
D) 2014
Answer: C
Explanation: The National Solar Mission (2010) aimed to promote solar energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
54. India’s target for solar power capacity under National Solar Mission (by 2022) was:
A) 50 GW
B) 75 GW
C) 100 GW
D) 125 GW
Answer: C
Explanation: 100 GW solar target by 2022 under National Solar Mission.
55. Which state has the highest installed solar power capacity in India?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A
Explanation: Rajasthan leads solar capacity due to vast desert lands.
56. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is headquartered in:
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Gurugram (India)
D) New Delhi
Answer: C
Explanation: ISA HQ is in Gurugram, Haryana, launched by India and France (2015).
57. India’s largest wind energy producing state is:
A) Rajasthan
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: C
Explanation: Tamil Nadu is the largest wind energy producer in India.
58. The world’s largest wind farm in India is located at:
A) Kayathar (TN)
B) Muppandal (TN)
C) Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
D) Satara (Maharashtra)
Answer: B
Explanation: Muppandal Wind Farm (TN, ~1,500 MW) is Asia’s largest onshore wind farm.
59. India’s first offshore wind project has been planned in:
A) Gujarat Coast
B) Tamil Nadu Coast
C) Kerala Coast
D) Odisha Coast
Answer: A
Explanation: India’s first offshore wind project (1,000 MW) is planned off the Gujarat coast.
60. Which ministry implements renewable energy programmes in India?
A) Ministry of Environment
B) Ministry of Science & Technology
C) MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy)
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: C
Explanation: MNRE is responsible for renewable energy development.
61. The first solar-powered airport in the world is:
A) Delhi IGI
B) Kochi International Airport
C) Jaipur Airport
D) Bengaluru Airport
Answer: B
Explanation: Cochin International Airport (Kerala) is the world’s first 100% solar-powered airport.
62. The first solar-powered train in India was launched on:
A) Mumbai Suburban
B) Delhi Suburban
C) Northern Railway (Delhi Division)
D) Konkan Railway
Answer: C
Explanation: In 2017, Indian Railways launched its first solar-powered train in Delhi division.
63. Biomass energy mainly comes from:
A) Solar panels
B) Agricultural and organic waste
C) Wind turbines
D) Geothermal wells
Answer: B
Explanation: Biomass energy uses agricultural waste, dung, organic matter.
64. The largest biomass power producing state in India is:
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: A
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh leads in biomass power generation.
65. Which renewable energy source is used in Gobar Gas Plants?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Biomass (Biogas)
D) Geothermal
Answer: C
Explanation: Biogas plants (gobar gas) use biomass & dung to produce methane gas.
66. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) was established in:
A) 1975
B) 1980
C) 1987
D) 1990
Answer: C
Explanation: IREDA (1987) finances renewable energy projects in India.
67. The only geothermal energy field in India with potential development is at:
A) Chhattisgarh
B) Manikaran (Himachal Pradesh)
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Manikaran (HP) is India’s only significant geothermal energy field.
68. Tidal energy potential in India is maximum in:
A) Kerala coast
B) Odisha coast
C) Gulf of Kachchh & Gulf of Khambhat (Gujarat)
D) Tamil Nadu coast
Answer: C
Explanation: Gulf of Kachchh & Khambhat (Gujarat) have India’s maximum tidal potential.
69. India’s first tidal power project was proposed in:
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Odisha
C) Gujarat (Gulf of Kachchh)
D) Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: India’s first tidal project was proposed in Gulf of Kachchh (Gujarat).
70. Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is possible when temperature difference between surface and deep water is at least:
A) 5°C
B) 10°C
C) 15°C
D) 20°C
Answer: D
Explanation: OTEC requires ≥20°C difference between surface & deep waters.
71. Which state has India’s first waste-to-energy plant?
A) Maharashtra
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Delhi
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C
Explanation: Delhi (Okhla) hosts India’s first waste-to-energy plant.
72. India’s National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMMP) aims to promote:
A) Nuclear power
B) Electric and hybrid vehicles
C) Rural energy
D) Hydro power
Answer: B
Explanation: NEMMP promotes electric/hybrid vehicle adoption to reduce fuel imports.
73. India’s renewable energy installed capacity target by 2030 is:
A) 250 GW
B) 350 GW
C) 450 GW
D) 500 GW
Answer: D
Explanation: India has set a 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030.
74. India’s rank in the world for renewable energy installed capacity (2023) is:
A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 4th
D) 5th
Answer: C
Explanation: India ranks 4th globally in renewable energy installed capacity.
75. Which Indian state has the highest renewable energy capacity overall?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka
D) Rajasthan
Answer: C
Explanation: Karnataka is India’s leading renewable energy state (solar + wind combined).
76. The National Energy Policy in India is formulated by:
A) Ministry of Power
B) NITI Aayog
C) MNRE
D) SECI
Answer: B
Explanation: NITI Aayog drafts the National Energy Policy for sustainable energy.
77. Which mission promotes energy efficiency in India?
A) National Electric Mobility Mission
B) Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)
C) UJALA Yojana
D) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
Answer: B
Explanation: PAT scheme under National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency improves industrial energy efficiency.
78. The UJALA scheme is related to:
A) Solar energy
B) LED bulb distribution
C) Wind energy
D) Nuclear energy
Answer: B
Explanation: UJALA (2015) distributes LED bulbs to promote energy savings.
79. Which scheme aims at 24×7 electricity to all households in India?
A) DDUGJY
B) Saubhagya Yojana
C) Rajiv Gandhi Vidyutikaran
D) APDRP
Answer: B
Explanation: Saubhagya (2017) provides electricity connections to all households.
80. Which scheme aims at rural electrification?
A) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
B) DDUGJY
C) Saubhagya
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Explanation: RGGVY, DDUGJY & Saubhagya all focus on rural electrification.
81. Which Indian company is the largest power producer?
A) Adani Power
B) NTPC
C) NHPC
D) Tata Power
Answer: B
Explanation: NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) is India’s largest power producer.
82. Which is India’s largest hydropower company?
A) NTPC
B) NHPC
C) SJVN
D) GMR
Answer: B
Explanation: NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) is the largest hydropower producer.
83. SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) works under:
A) Ministry of Power
B) MNRE
C) NITI Aayog
D) NPCIL
Answer: B
Explanation: SECI is under MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy).
84. India’s International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched jointly with:
A) USA
B) UK
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: C
Explanation: India + France (2015, COP-21 Paris) launched the ISA.
85. Which program aims at energy security through biofuels?
A) Green India Mission
B) National Policy on Biofuels
C) PAT scheme
D) GOBAR-Dhan Scheme
Answer: B
Explanation: National Policy on Biofuels (2018) promotes blending of ethanol & biodiesel.
86. India’s target for ethanol blending in petrol by 2025 is:
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Answer: C
Explanation: India aims for 20% ethanol blending by 2025.
87. Which state leads in wind–solar hybrid projects?
A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: B
Explanation: Gujarat is leading in wind–solar hybrid projects.
88. The International Energy Agency (IEA) headquarters is in:
A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Vienna
D) New York
Answer: B
Explanation: IEA HQ = Paris, France.
89. India became an associate member of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in:
A) 2015
B) 2016
C) 2017
D) 2018
Answer: C
Explanation: India joined IEA as an associate member in 2017.
90. The “One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)” initiative was launched by:
A) USA
B) India
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: B
Explanation: India launched OSOWOG to connect solar grids globally.
91. The KUSUM scheme is related to:
A) Electric vehicles
B) Solar pumps for farmers
C) LED lighting
D) Wind farms
Answer: B
Explanation: PM-KUSUM promotes solar pumps & decentralized renewable power for farmers.
92. Which is the nodal agency for India’s nuclear power?
A) BARC
B) NPCIL
C) DAE
D) AERB
Answer: C
Explanation: Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) oversees India’s nuclear programme.
93. Energy Efficiency Financing Platform (EEFP) was launched by:
A) NITI Aayog
B) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
C) NTPC
D) MNRE
Answer: B
Explanation: EEFP (BEE) mobilizes funds for energy efficiency projects.
94. India’s first grid-connected solar rooftop plant was set up in:
A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Karnataka
D) Delhi
Answer: A
Explanation: Gandhinagar, Gujarat (2012) hosted India’s first rooftop solar project.
95. Which is India’s largest energy exchange platform?
A) NTPC Exchange
B) IEX (Indian Energy Exchange)
C) PXIL
D) NPCIL
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) is the largest electricity trading platform.
96. Which state declared “energy literacy campaign” as part of SDGs?
A) Kerala
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh launched energy literacy campaign (2021).
97. Which country is India’s largest crude oil supplier (2023)?
A) Iraq
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Russia
D) UAE
Answer: C
Explanation: Russia overtook Iraq & Saudi Arabia as India’s largest crude supplier in 2023.
98. Which Indian state has maximum installed nuclear power capacity?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan
Answer: A
Explanation: Tamil Nadu (Kudankulam + Kalpakkam) has the highest nuclear capacity.
99. India’s largest floating solar power project is located in:
A) Telangana
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A
Explanation: Ramgundam, Telangana (100 MW) is India’s largest floating solar plant.
100. India’s pledge at COP26 (Glasgow) for net-zero emissions is targeted for:
A) 2035
B) 2040
C) 2050
D) 2070
Answer: D
Explanation: India has committed to net-zero emissions by 2070.