Environment & Energy — Set 12
Government Schemes · पर्यावरण और ऊर्जा · Questions 111–120 of 160
India's Bhadla Solar Park is located in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Rajasthan
The correct answer is Rajasthan. Bhadla Solar Park in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, is one of the world's largest solar parks with a capacity of 2,245 MW. It benefits from Rajasthan's high solar radiation and available barren land. The park has been developed in phases and serves as a model for ultra-large solar parks in India.
UJALA scheme contributed to reducing mercury pollution because LED bulbs replaced which type of conventional lighting?
Correct Answer: B. CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps)
The correct answer is CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamps). CFLs contain mercury, a toxic metal, which poses environmental hazard when disposed of improperly. LED bulbs distributed under UJALA replaced both incandescent bulbs and CFLs. Since LEDs contain no mercury, the widespread adoption of LEDs under UJALA has contributed to reducing mercury pollution and associated health risks.
PM-KUSUM scheme Component C focuses on:
Correct Answer: C. Solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps
The correct answer is solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps. PM-KUSUM has three components: Component A for solar plants on barren/fallow land, Component B for standalone solar pumps, and Component C for solarization of grid-connected agricultural pumps. Component C helps convert grid-dependent pumps to solar, reducing grid load and providing farmers income from surplus power. It encourages dual-use of agricultural pumps.
India's first tidal current power project was attempted in which location?
Correct Answer: A. Kutch, Gujarat
The correct answer is Kutch, Gujarat. The first tidal current power project in India was planned in the Kutch region, which has favorable tidal conditions. NIOT and MNRE have been conducting research on tidal energy potential in the Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat regions. While still in experimental stages, these projects represent India's exploration of marine renewable energy.
Jal Shakti Abhiyan Phase 1 was implemented in which season?
Correct Answer: B. Kharif season (July-Sep 2019)
The correct answer is Kharif season (July-September 2019). Jal Shakti Abhiyan Phase 1 was implemented in water-stressed districts between July 1 and September 15, 2019, during the kharif crop season. Phase 2 covered Rabi season from October to November 2019. The campaign focused on intensive water conservation activities in 256 districts identified as water-stressed.
Bio-Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) is associated with which climate goal?
Correct Answer: B. Negative emissions or net carbon removal from atmosphere
The correct answer is negative emissions or net carbon removal from atmosphere. BECCS involves using bioenergy (which absorbs CO2 while growing) combined with carbon capture and storage, resulting in net removal of CO2 from the atmosphere. India's National Biofuel Policy and PM JI-VAN Yojana align with this concept. BECCS is considered a critical technology for achieving net-zero emissions globally.
The National Action Plan on Climate Change was prepared under which Prime Minister of India?
Correct Answer: B. Manmohan Singh
The correct answer is Manmohan Singh. The National Action Plan on Climate Change was approved by the Prime Minister's Council on Climate Change on June 30, 2008, during the government of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. It was India's comprehensive climate change response document. The plan was developed with inputs from scientific institutions, government ministries, and civil society.
India's Integrated Energy Policy was released in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2006
The correct answer is 2006. India's Integrated Energy Policy was released by the Planning Commission in 2006 under the chairmanship of Dr. Kirit Parikh. It provided a comprehensive framework for India's energy sector development across coal, oil, gas, electricity, and renewable energy. The policy was a landmark document that guided India's energy strategy for a decade.
National Water Mission under NAPCC focuses on:
Correct Answer: B. Integrated water resource management and conservation
The correct answer is integrated water resource management and conservation. The National Water Mission aims to conserve water, minimize wastage, and ensure equitable distribution through integrated water resources development and management. It sets targets for water use efficiency, scientific water management, and basin-level planning. The mission is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
India's first green hydrogen valley project was announced in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Himachal Pradesh
The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh. India's first green hydrogen valley was announced in Himachal Pradesh as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The state's abundant hydropower can be used to produce green hydrogen through electrolysis. Such green hydrogen valleys aim to develop integrated ecosystems for hydrogen production, storage, and utilization.