Power Resources — Set 1
Geography · ऊर्जा संसाधन · Questions 1–10 of 50
Which type of coal is considered the highest quality due to its high carbon content?
Correct Answer: B. Anthracite
Anthracite is the best quality coal with over 80% carbon content. It is hard, black, and burns with very little smoke. In India, it is found only in small quantities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
Correct Answer: C. Natural gas
Natural gas is a fossil fuel that takes millions of years to form and cannot be easily replaced. It is primarily composed of methane and is found alongside petroleum deposits. It is considered a cleaner-burning fossil fuel compared to coal.
What is the primary mineral used for generating nuclear power in India?
Correct Answer: C. Uranium
Uranium and Thorium are the main minerals used for nuclear fission in power plants. Large deposits of Uranium are found in Jharkhand and Rajasthan. India also has the world's largest deposits of Thorium in the monazite sands of Kerala.
Which state is the largest producer of wind energy in India?
Correct Answer: B. Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu leads India in wind power generation due to its favorable coastal location. The Muppandal wind farm in Kanyakumari is one of the largest in the world. India ranks fourth globally in total installed wind power capacity.
The process of extracting energy from the heat stored inside the Earth is known as?
Correct Answer: D. Geothermal energy
Geothermal energy utilizes the internal heat of the Earth to produce electricity. In India, potential sites include Puga Valley in Ladakh and Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh. It is a sustainable and constant source of power.
Which Indian state is the leading producer of Solar Energy as of recent data?
Correct Answer: A. Rajasthan
Rajasthan has the highest installed solar power capacity in India due to vast desert land and high insolation. The Bhadla Solar Park in Rajasthan is currently one of the largest solar parks globally. Solar energy is a key pillar of India's renewable energy goals.
What is 'Lignite' commonly known as in the power sector?
Correct Answer: D. Brown coal
Lignite is called brown coal and is a low-grade coal with high moisture content. It is soft and used primarily for electricity generation in thermal power plants. The largest deposits of lignite in India are found in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu.
Bhakra Nangal Project is built across which river?
Correct Answer: C. Sutlej
The Bhakra Nangal dam is constructed on the Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. It is one of the highest gravity dams in the world and serves multiple states. It provides both irrigation and hydroelectric power to Northern India.
Which city is known as the 'Petroleum Capital' of India due to its large refinery and offshore drilling?
Correct Answer: B. Mumbai
Mumbai is crucial because of 'Mumbai High', India's largest offshore oil field. It accounts for a significant portion of the country's domestic crude oil production. Mumbai High was discovered in 1974 with the help of a Japanese drilling platform.
What is energy produced from organic matter such as agricultural waste and cow dung called?
Correct Answer: C. Biogas
Biogas is produced through the anaerobic decomposition of organic materials. It is an efficient way to manage waste while providing fuel for cooking and lighting in rural areas. The residue left after gas production serves as high-quality organic manure.