Other Energy Resources

Total Questions: 25

1. Which state of India is leading in solar energy generation? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 8.09.2016 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Rajasthan
Solution:At the time of the asking of question and also as of now Rajasthan tops in solar power generation, in the country.

2. Which one of the following is not a non-conventional source of energy? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 1.09.2016 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Natural Gas
Solution:Non-conventional energy sources include solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, tidal energy. biogas, etc., while conventional energy sources include coal, natural gas, petroleum, etc. Thus it is clear that natural gas is not a non-conventional source of energy.

3. Puga valley of Ladakh has a/an: [S.S.C. JE Civil Exam 23.03.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Geothermal power plant
Solution:There is a geothermal power plant located in the Puga Valley of Ladakh (now a Union Territory). A tripartite MoU was signed among Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council- Leh, ONGC Energy Center, and the Electricity Department of the Union Territory of Ladakh for setting up and executing of this project.

4. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 24.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Plants
Solution:In the given options, the source of renewable energy is plants, while the other sources like coal, petroleum, and natural gas are traditional sources of energy rather than renewable energy sources. Renewable energy sources refer to those sources which can be regenerated.

5. The source of energy that causes the least global warming is- [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 3.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Geothermal energy
Solution:Among the given options, geothermal energy least increases global temperature. It is a non-conventional or renewable energy source.

6. Which of the following is the second-largest source of global energy? [C.P.O. S.I. 5.06.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) renewable energy
Solution:Renewable energy is the second-largest source of global energy. As of March 31, 2023, fossil fuels (57.7%) rank first, renewable energy (41.3%) second and nuclear energy (1.6%) third

7. Which of the following is the cleanest source of energy [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 30.08.2016 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Wind energy
Solution:Among the given options, the cleanest source of energy is wind energy. Apart from this, there is some risk of pollution and radiation from biofuel, fossil fuel and nuclear fuel. As on March 31, 2023, Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of wind power

8. Thermal electricity is generated by using which of these? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 7.09.2016 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum
Solution:Thermal power is generated using coal, natural gas, and pétroleum. Apart from this, electricity is also generated from water, wind, sea waves, biomass, uranium, etc

9. The Paithan HydroElectric Project is on river_______ . [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 9.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Godavari
Solution:Paithan (Jaykwadi) Hydroelectric Project is situated across the Godavari River. The project is located near Jaikwadi village in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

10. Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project is located in: [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 16.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Uttarakhand
Solution:Tapovan Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Project is located on the Dhauli Ganga river in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand