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1. Which is the most abundant fossil fuel resource in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Petroleum
B) Coal
C) Natural Gas
D) Uranium
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Coal<\/strong> accounts for ~55% of India\u2019s energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The largest coal-producing state in India is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Jharkhand
B) Odisha
C) Chhattisgarh
D) West Bengal
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Jharkhand<\/strong> is the largest coal producer, followed by Chhattisgarh and Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The largest coalfield in India is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Jharia
B) Raniganj
C) Bokaro
D) Talcher
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Jharia (Jharkhand)<\/strong> is India\u2019s largest coalfield, known for coking coal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Which coalfield is famous for coking coal used in steel industry?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Raniganj
B) Jharia
C) Neyveli
D) Talcher
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Jharia coalfield<\/strong> provides high-quality coking coal for steel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Raniganj coalfield is located in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Jharkhand
B) Chhattisgarh
C) West Bengal
D) Odisha
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Raniganj (West Bengal)<\/strong> was the first coalfield to be mined in India (1774).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Neyveli coalfield in Tamil Nadu is famous for:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Lignite (brown coal)
B) Anthracite
C) Bituminous coal
D) Coking coal
Answer: A
Explanation:<\/strong> Neyveli (TN)<\/strong> is rich in lignite deposits<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. India\u2019s only anthracite coal deposits are found in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Jharkhand
B) Jammu & Kashmir
C) Chhattisgarh
D) Meghalaya
Answer: B
Explanation: Anthracite (hard coal)<\/strong> is found only in J&K<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Largest petroleum-producing state in India (onshore) is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Rajasthan
D) Maharashtra
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Rajasthan (Barmer fields)<\/strong> is the top onshore petroleum producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Digboi, the first oilfield in India, is located in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Rajasthan
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Digboi (Assam, 1889)<\/strong> is called the \u201coil city of India.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Largest offshore oilfield in India is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Bombay High
B) Krishna\u2013Godavari Basin
C) Cambay Basin
D) Cauvery Basin
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bombay High (Mumbai offshore)<\/strong> discovered in 1974, is India\u2019s largest oilfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. The Bombay High oilfield is located in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Arabian Sea
B) Bay of Bengal
C) Gulf of Mannar
D) Indian Ocean
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Bombay High<\/strong> lies 162 km west of Mumbai in Arabian Sea<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. Which organization is India\u2019s largest crude oil producer?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) ONGC
B) OIL
C) Reliance
D) Cairn India
Answer: A
Explanation: ONGC<\/strong> accounts for ~70% of India\u2019s crude oil production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. The Assam\u2013Arakan Basin is famous for:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Uranium
B) Petroleum and Natural Gas
C) Coal
D) Iron ore
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Assam\u2013Arakan Basin<\/strong> has major petroleum and natural gas reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. Natural gas reserves in Krishna\u2013Godavari Basin are located in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
B) Maharashtra & Gujarat
C) Kerala & Karnataka
D) Rajasthan & Punjab
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> KG Basin (Andhra Pradesh)<\/strong> is rich in natural gas reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. The first natural gas pipeline in India was:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) HBJ (Hazira\u2013Bijapur\u2013Jagdishpur)
B) Dahej\u2013Vijaipur
C) KG Basin\u2013Kakinada
D) Naharkatia\u2013Barauni
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: HBJ Pipeline (1987)<\/strong> was India\u2019s first major natural gas pipeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

16. Which state has the maximum crude oil reserves in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajasthan
B) Assam
C) Gujarat
D) Maharashtra
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Assam<\/strong> has the maximum proven oil reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17. Which state has the largest lignite reserves in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajasthan
B) Tamil Nadu
C) Gujarat
D) Odisha
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Tamil Nadu (Neyveli)<\/strong> has the largest lignite reserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

18. India\u2019s first LNG terminal was set up at:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Dahej (Gujarat)
B) Hazira (Gujarat)
C) Kochi (Kerala)
D) Ennore (Tamil Nadu)
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Dahej LNG Terminal (2004)<\/strong> was India\u2019s first LNG import terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

19. Which state is the largest producer of natural gas in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Gujarat
B) Assam
C) Rajasthan
D) Tripura
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Gujarat<\/strong> is the largest natural gas producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

20. India\u2019s first strategic petroleum reserve was built at:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Vishakhapatnam
B) Mangalore
C) Padur
D) Digboi
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)<\/strong> was the first SPR storage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

21. Which agency manages India\u2019s Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs)?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) ONGC
B) IOC
C) ISPRL
D) GAIL
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> ISPRL (Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd.)<\/strong> manages SPRs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22. Coal India Ltd. was established in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 1951
B) 1965
C) 1975
D) 1980
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Coal India Ltd. (1975)<\/strong> is the world\u2019s largest coal producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

23. Which state is the largest producer of crude oil onshore?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajasthan
B) Assam
C) Gujarat
D) Tripura
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Rajasthan (Barmer fields)<\/strong> leads in onshore oil production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

24. Which state produces the maximum petroleum offshore?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Maharashtra (Bombay High)<\/strong> produces maximum offshore petroleum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

25. Which state is the largest coal reserve holder in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Jharkhand
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Odisha
D) West Bengal
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Odisha<\/strong> has the largest coal reserves (~24% of India\u2019s total)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

26. The largest source of electricity generation in India is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Hydro power
B) Thermal power
C) Nuclear power
D) Solar power
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Thermal power (coal-based)<\/strong> contributes over 60%<\/strong> of India\u2019s electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

27. Which state has the highest installed capacity of thermal power plants?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Maharashtra
B) Uttar Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Gujarat
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Maharashtra<\/strong> leads in installed thermal capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

28. Which is the largest thermal power station in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Singrauli (UP\/MP)
B) Mundra (Gujarat)
C) Vindhyachal (MP)
D) Korba (Chhattisgarh)
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station (MP, >4,700 MW)<\/strong> is India\u2019s largest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

29. The first thermal power plant in India was established at:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Singrauli
B) Hussain Sagar (Hyderabad)
C) Neyveli
D) Trombay (Mumbai)
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>India\u2019s first thermal plant was at Hussain Sagar (Hyderabad, 1920s)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

30. Which river hosts the Korba Thermal Power Station?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Godavari
B) Damodar
C) Mahanadi
D) Narmada
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Korba (Chhattisgarh)<\/strong> is located on the Mahanadi river basin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

31. Which is the first hydroelectric power station in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bhakra Nangal
B) Sivasamudram (Karnataka)
C) Tehri Dam
D) Hirakud
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Sivasamudram (Karnataka, 1902)<\/strong> was Asia\u2019s first hydroelectric power plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

32. The largest hydroelectric project in India is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Bhakra Nangal
B) Sardar Sarovar
C) Tehri Dam
D) Nathpa Jhakri
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand, 2,400 MW)<\/strong> is the largest hydro project in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

33. Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on which river?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Sutlej
B) Beas
C) Ravi
D) Yamuna
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Bhakra Dam<\/strong> is on the Sutlej river<\/strong>, one of the highest gravity dams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

34. Hirakud Dam, the longest earthen dam in the world, is built on:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Godavari
B) Mahanadi
C) Krishna
D) Kaveri
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Hirakud Dam (Odisha)<\/strong> is built across the Mahanadi river<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35. Which state has the highest hydroelectric power potential in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Himachal Pradesh
B) Uttarakhand
C) Arunachal Pradesh
D) Kerala
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Arunachal Pradesh<\/strong> has nearly 30% of India\u2019s hydropower potential<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

36. Which project is known as the “Temple of Modern India”?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Hirakud
B) Bhakra Nangal
C) Nagarjuna Sagar
D) Sardar Sarovar
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Bhakra Nangal Project<\/strong> was called the \u201cTemple of Modern India\u201d by Nehru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

37. Rihand Dam (UP) is mainly associated with which power station?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Vindhyachal
B) Singrauli
C) Korba
D) Talcher
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Rihand Dam<\/strong> supports Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

38. The largest nuclear power station in India is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Kakrapar
B) Kalpakkam
C) Tarapur
D) Kudankulam
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation: Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (Tamil Nadu, 2,000+ MW)<\/strong> is the largest in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

39. The first nuclear power plant in India was established at:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Tarapur (Maharashtra)
B) Kalpakkam (TN)
C) Narora (UP)
D) Kakrapar (Gujarat)
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Tarapur Atomic Power Station (Maharashtra, 1969)<\/strong> was India\u2019s first nuclear plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

40. India\u2019s nuclear power plants are under the control of:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) DRDO
B) NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.)
C) ISRO
D) BARC
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NPCIL (1987)<\/strong> operates India\u2019s commercial nuclear power plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

41. Which is the only uranium-producing state in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajasthan
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Jharkhand
D) Chhattisgarh
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Jharkhand (Jaduguda mines)<\/strong> is India\u2019s main uranium producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

42. India\u2019s first fast breeder test reactor is located at:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu)
B) Tarapur (Maharashtra)
C) Kota (Rajasthan)
D) Narora (UP)
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu)<\/strong> houses India\u2019s Fast Breeder Test Reactor (FBTR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

43. Which nuclear plant uses Russian collaboration (VVER reactors)?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Kakrapar
B) Kudankulam
C) Kalpakkam
D) Narora
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Kudankulam (Tamil Nadu)<\/strong> uses Russian VVER reactors<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

44. The Narora Nuclear Power Plant is located on which river?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Ganga
B) Yamuna
C) Chambal
D) Son
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Narora Plant (UP)<\/strong> is on the Ganga river<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45. Which nuclear project is being developed with French collaboration?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Kalpakkam
B) Kudankulam
C) Jaitapur (Maharashtra)
D) Kakrapar
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project (Maharashtra)<\/strong> is in collaboration with France (EDF)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

46. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is in which state?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Rajasthan
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Kakrapar Nuclear Station<\/strong> is located in Gujarat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

47. Kalpakkam nuclear power station is in:
<\/mark><\/strong>A) Tamil Nadu
B) Karnataka
C) Andhra Pradesh
D) Kerala
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Kalpakkam Nuclear Plant<\/strong> is in Tamil Nadu<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

48. Tarapur Nuclear Power Plant is in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B
Explanation: Tarapur (Maharashtra)<\/strong> was India\u2019s first nuclear plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

49. The Atomic Energy Commission of India was established in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 1948
B) 1954
C) 1962
D) 1970
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Atomic Energy Commission<\/strong> was established in 1954<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

50. The father of India\u2019s nuclear programme is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Vikram Sarabhai
B) Homi J. Bhabha
C) Satish Dhawan
D) M.S. Swaminathan
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Dr. Homi J. Bhabha<\/strong> is considered the father of India\u2019s nuclear programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51. Which is the largest source of renewable energy in India (installed capacity)?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Solar power
B) Wind power
C) Biomass energy
D) Small hydro power
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>As of 2023, wind energy leads installed renewable capacity (~40 GW)<\/strong>, though solar is fastest-growing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

52. India\u2019s largest solar power plant is located at:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Pavagada (Karnataka)
B) Bhadla (Rajasthan)
C) Charanka (Gujarat)
D) Rewa (Madhya Pradesh)
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Bhadla Solar Park (Rajasthan, 2,245 MW)<\/strong> is the world\u2019s largest solar power plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

53. The National Solar Mission (Jawaharlal Nehru Solar Mission) was launched in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2005
B) 2007
C) 2010
D) 2014
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> The National Solar Mission (2010)<\/strong> aimed to promote solar energy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

54. India\u2019s target for solar power capacity under National Solar Mission (by 2022) was:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 50 GW
B) 75 GW
C) 100 GW
D) 125 GW
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> 100 GW solar target by 2022<\/strong> under National Solar Mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

55. Which state has the highest installed solar power capacity in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Rajasthan<\/strong> leads solar capacity due to vast desert lands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

56. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is headquartered in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Gurugram (India)
D) New Delhi
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> ISA HQ is in Gurugram, Haryana<\/strong>, launched by India and France (2015).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

57. India\u2019s largest wind energy producing state is:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Rajasthan
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Gujarat
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Tamil Nadu<\/strong> is the largest wind energy producer in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

58. The world\u2019s largest wind farm in India is located at:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Kayathar (TN)
B) Muppandal (TN)
C) Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
D) Satara (Maharashtra)
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Muppandal Wind Farm (TN, ~1,500 MW)<\/strong> is Asia\u2019s largest onshore wind farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

59. India\u2019s first offshore wind project has been planned in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Gujarat Coast
B) Tamil Nadu Coast
C) Kerala Coast
D) Odisha Coast
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>India\u2019s first offshore wind project (1,000 MW)<\/strong> is planned off the Gujarat coast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

60. Which ministry implements renewable energy programmes in India?<\/mark><\/strong>
A) Ministry of Environment
B) Ministry of Science & Technology
C) MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy)
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> MNRE<\/strong> is responsible for renewable energy development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

61. The first solar-powered airport in the world is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Delhi IGI
B) Kochi International Airport
C) Jaipur Airport
D) Bengaluru Airport
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Cochin International Airport (Kerala)<\/strong> is the world\u2019s first 100% solar-powered airport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

62. The first solar-powered train in India was launched on:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Mumbai Suburban
B) Delhi Suburban
C) Northern Railway (Delhi Division)
D) Konkan Railway
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>In 2017, Indian Railways launched its first solar-powered train in Delhi division<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

63. Biomass energy mainly comes from:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Solar panels
B) Agricultural and organic waste
C) Wind turbines
D) Geothermal wells
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Biomass energy<\/strong> uses agricultural waste, dung, organic matter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

64. The largest biomass power producing state in India is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh<\/strong> leads in biomass power generation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

65. Which renewable energy source is used in Gobar Gas Plants?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Biomass (Biogas)
D) Geothermal
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Biogas plants<\/strong> (gobar gas) use biomass & dung<\/strong> to produce methane gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

66. The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) was established in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 1975
B) 1980
C) 1987
D) 1990
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: IREDA (1987)<\/strong> finances renewable energy projects in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

67. The only geothermal energy field in India with potential development is at:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Chhattisgarh
B) Manikaran (Himachal Pradesh)
C) Gujarat
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Manikaran (HP)<\/strong> is India\u2019s only significant geothermal energy field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

68. Tidal energy potential in India is maximum in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Kerala coast
B) Odisha coast
C) Gulf of Kachchh & Gulf of Khambhat (Gujarat)
D) Tamil Nadu coast
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Gulf of Kachchh & Khambhat (Gujarat)<\/strong> have India\u2019s maximum tidal potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

69. India\u2019s first tidal power project was proposed in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Tamil Nadu
B) Odisha
C) Gujarat (Gulf of Kachchh)
D) Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: <\/strong>India\u2019s first tidal project<\/strong> was proposed in Gulf of Kachchh (Gujarat)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

70. Ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) is possible when temperature difference between surface and deep water is at least:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 5\u00b0C
B) 10\u00b0C
C) 15\u00b0C
D) 20\u00b0C
Answer: D
Explanation: OTEC requires \u226520\u00b0C<\/strong> difference between surface & deep waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

71. Which state has India\u2019s first waste-to-energy plant?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Maharashtra
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Delhi
D) Tamil Nadu
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Delhi (Okhla)<\/strong> hosts India\u2019s first waste-to-energy plant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

72. India\u2019s National Electric Mobility Mission (NEMMP) aims to promote:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Nuclear power
B) Electric and hybrid vehicles
C) Rural energy
D) Hydro power
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NEMMP<\/strong> promotes electric\/hybrid vehicle adoption<\/strong> to reduce fuel imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

73. India\u2019s renewable energy installed capacity target by 2030 is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 250 GW
B) 350 GW
C) 450 GW
D) 500 GW
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>India has set a 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

74. India\u2019s rank in the world for renewable energy installed capacity (2023) is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 2nd
B) 3rd
C) 4th
D) 5th
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: <\/strong>India ranks 4th globally in renewable energy installed capacity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

75. Which Indian state has the highest renewable energy capacity overall?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Tamil Nadu
B) Gujarat
C) Karnataka
D) Rajasthan
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Karnataka<\/strong> is India\u2019s leading renewable energy state (solar + wind combined).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

76. The National Energy Policy in India is formulated by:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Ministry of Power
B) NITI Aayog
C) MNRE
D) SECI
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: NITI Aayog<\/strong> drafts the National Energy Policy<\/strong> for sustainable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

77. Which mission promotes energy efficiency in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) National Electric Mobility Mission
B) Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)
C) UJALA Yojana
D) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> PAT scheme<\/strong> under National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency improves industrial energy efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

78. The UJALA scheme is related to:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Solar energy
B) LED bulb distribution
C) Wind energy
D) Nuclear energy
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> UJALA (2015)<\/strong> distributes LED bulbs<\/strong> to promote energy savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

79. Which scheme aims at 24\u00d77 electricity to all households in India?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) DDUGJY
B) Saubhagya Yojana
C) Rajiv Gandhi Vidyutikaran
D) APDRP
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Saubhagya (2017)<\/strong> provides electricity connections to all households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

80. Which scheme aims at rural electrification?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY)
B) DDUGJY
C) Saubhagya
D) All of the above
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> RGGVY, DDUGJY & Saubhagya<\/strong> all focus on rural electrification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

81. Which Indian company is the largest power producer?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Adani Power
B) NTPC
C) NHPC
D) Tata Power
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation)<\/strong> is India\u2019s largest power producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

82. Which is India\u2019s largest hydropower company?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) NTPC
B) NHPC
C) SJVN
D) GMR
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation)<\/strong> is the largest hydropower producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

83. SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) works under:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Ministry of Power
B) MNRE
C) NITI Aayog
D) NPCIL
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: SECI<\/strong> is under MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

84. India\u2019s International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched jointly with:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) USA
B) UK
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India + France (2015, COP-21 Paris)<\/strong> launched the ISA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

85. Which program aims at energy security through biofuels?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Green India Mission
B) National Policy on Biofuels
C) PAT scheme
D) GOBAR-Dhan Scheme
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: National Policy on Biofuels (2018)<\/strong> promotes blending of ethanol & biodiesel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

86. India\u2019s target for ethanol blending in petrol by 2025 is:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 20%
D) 25%
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India aims for 20% ethanol blending by 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87. Which state leads in wind\u2013solar hybrid projects?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Rajasthan
B) Gujarat
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Karnataka
Answer: B
Explanation:<\/strong> Gujarat<\/strong> is leading in wind\u2013solar hybrid projects<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

88. The International Energy Agency (IEA) headquarters is in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Geneva
B) Paris
C) Vienna
D) New York
Answer: B
Explanation:<\/strong> IEA HQ = Paris, France<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

89. India became an associate member of the International Energy Agency (IEA) in:<\/mark><\/strong>
A) 2015
B) 2016
C) 2017
D) 2018
Answer: C
Explanation:<\/strong> India joined IEA as an associate member in 2017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

90. The \u201cOne Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)\u201d initiative was launched by:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) USA
B) India
C) France
D) Germany
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India launched OSOWOG<\/strong> to connect solar grids globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

91. The KUSUM scheme is related to:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Electric vehicles
B) Solar pumps for farmers
C) LED lighting
D) Wind farms
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: PM-KUSUM<\/strong> promotes solar pumps & decentralized renewable power for farmers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

92. Which is the nodal agency for India\u2019s nuclear power?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) BARC
B) NPCIL
C) DAE
D) AERB
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation: Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)<\/strong> oversees India\u2019s nuclear programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

93. Energy Efficiency Financing Platform (EEFP) was launched by:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) NITI Aayog
B) Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
C) NTPC
D) MNRE
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> EEFP (BEE)<\/strong> mobilizes funds for energy efficiency projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

94. India\u2019s first grid-connected solar rooftop plant was set up in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Gujarat
B) Rajasthan
C) Karnataka
D) Delhi
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation: Gandhinagar, Gujarat (2012)<\/strong> hosted India\u2019s first rooftop solar project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

95. Which is India\u2019s largest energy exchange platform?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) NTPC Exchange
B) IEX (Indian Energy Exchange)
C) PXIL
D) NPCIL
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Indian Energy Exchange (IEX)<\/strong> is the largest electricity trading platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

96. Which state declared \u201cenergy literacy campaign\u201d as part of SDGs?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Kerala
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan
Answer: B<\/strong>
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh<\/strong> launched energy literacy campaign (2021)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

97. Which country is India\u2019s largest crude oil supplier (2023)?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Iraq
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Russia
D) UAE
Answer: C<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Russia<\/strong> overtook Iraq & Saudi Arabia as India\u2019s largest crude supplier in 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

98. Which Indian state has maximum installed nuclear power capacity?<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Tamil Nadu
B) Maharashtra
C) Gujarat
D) Rajasthan
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Tamil Nadu (Kudankulam + Kalpakkam)<\/strong> has the highest nuclear capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99. India\u2019s largest floating solar power project is located in:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) Telangana
B) Madhya Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Andhra Pradesh
Answer: A<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> Ramgundam, Telangana (100 MW)<\/strong> is India\u2019s largest floating solar plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

100. India\u2019s pledge at COP26 (Glasgow) for net-zero emissions is targeted for:<\/strong>
<\/mark>A) 2035
B) 2040
C) 2050
D) 2070
Answer: D<\/strong>
Explanation:<\/strong> India has committed to net-zero emissions by 2070<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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