Question 1

Which type of coal is considered the highest quality due to its high carbon content?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the primary mineral used for generating nuclear power in India?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Which state is the largest producer of wind energy in India?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

The process of extracting energy from the heat stored inside the Earth is known as?

Accepted Answer

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.

Power Resources — Set 1