Highly prioritized in modern UPSC/PCS patterns. This covers the rapid growth of renewable energy systems, targeting large-scale solar photovoltaic arrays, wind corridors in Tamil Nadu/Gujarat, tidal experiments, and National Green Hydrogen missions.
Which state has the highest potential for the development of solar energy?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Rajasthan
According to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India, Rajasthan has the highest potential for the development of solar energy. As on 30th June 2023
(State) (Capacity in MW)
Madhya Pradesh 302.57
Jharkhand 119.34
Uttar Pradesh 575.53
Rajasthan 17839.98
Ques: 2
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the lists:
List- I List- II
(Power Plants) (Type of Energy)
Chamera 1. Atomic Power
Gwal Pahari 2. Thermal Power
Kudankulam 3. Hydro Power
Patratu 4. Solar Power
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(D)
3 4 1 2
The Kudankulam nuclear power plant is located in Tamil Nadu. It was constructed in collaboration with Russia at Kundankulam in Tirunelveli district. The Chamera power plant is a hydroelectric power plant located on Ravi river in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. Patratu power plant is a thermal power plant at Ramgarh district of Jharkhand State. There is a solar power plant on the Gwal Pahari (hill), located in Gurugram in Haryana. Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
Ques: 3
For which one of the following Satara is well known ?
Correct Answer:
(B) Wind Energy Plant
Chalkewadi wind energy project in Satara (Maharashtra) is developed for generating electricity. Five hundred windmills are put up all along the plateau to generate electricity.
Ques: 4
Which among the following ranks first in wind power generation?
Correct Answer:
(A) Gujarat
In the context of wind power generation, Tamil Nadu (9857.67 MW) is at first position, after that Gujarat (9043.82 MW) holds the second rank. As Tamil Nadu is not mentioned in given options so option (a) would be the correct answer.
Ques: 5
The power plant of Manikaran based on geothermal energy is in the State of
Correct Answer:
(B) Himachal Pradesh
The power plant of Manikaran based on geothermal energy is located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati, Northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The area is well known for its hot springs. The hot springs in the valley temperature range between 320C to 960C. The hottest one is at Manikaran at 960 which is boiling temperature at that altitude (3000 m). The location spread over a 45 km stretch from West to East with thermal springs at Kasol (760C), Manikaran (960C), Khirganga (490C) and Pulga (440C). The electricity is generated by these sources of thermal springs.
Ques: 6
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
Hot springs Location
Correct Answer:
(B) Jwalamukhi - Jammu and Kashmir
Jwalamukhi is a town and municipal council in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Among the 51 Shaktipeeth, Jwalamukhi Devi Temple is situated here. Thus, option (b) is not correctly matched.