Energy Resources (Rajasthan)

Total Questions: 27

11. Consider the following statements about Jalipa-Kapudi thermal power project of Rajasthan: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2016]

1. This power project is lignite based

2. It has been installed by the private developer

Which of the above statement is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) Both I and II are correct.
Solution:Jalipa-Kapurdi Thermal Power Project is situated in Barmer district of Rajasthan. This power project uses lignite coal from Kapurdi and Jalipa mines. This project is implemented by Raj West Power Limited. It is a joint venture project of Rajasthan State Mines and Minerals limited and Raj West Power Limited.

12. The place where lignite based thermoelectric plant exist is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1997]

Correct Answer: (a) Kapurdi, Jalipa and Barsingsar
Solution:The main lignite based thermal power projects of Rajasthan are – Kapurdi, Jalipa, Barsingsar, Suratgarh, Palana, Guda and Dholpur.

13. Major power project among the following is - [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999, R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

Correct Answer: (a) Chambal project
Solution:Chittorgarh (Rana Pratap Sagar Dam) and Kota (Jawahar Sagar Dam) hydroelectric power plants have been established under Chambal project. Jawai Sagar Project and Bisalpur Projects are related to drinking water and Indira Gandhi Canal Project is related to irrigation.

14. On Chambal Valley Project, the following two dams are in Rajasthan : [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (c) Jawahar Sagar and Rana Pratap Sagar
Solution:Chittorgarh (Rana Pratap Sagar Dam) and Kota (Jawahar Sagar Dam) hydroelectric power plants have been established under Chambal project. Jawai Sagar Project and Bisalpur Projects are related to drinking water and Indira Gandhi Canal Project is related to irrigation.

15. Mahi-Bajaj Sagar project is extended in which region? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1992]

Correct Answer: (b) Rajasthan and Gujarat
Solution:Mahi-Bajaj Sagar Project was started in 1972 in Banswara district of Rajasthan on Mahi river. In November, 1983 it was dedicated to Nation. Mahi Bajaj Sagar Multi Purpose Hydro Power Project is a joint venture of Rajasthan and Gujarat State on Mahi River.

16. Dholpur Power Project will be based on- [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (d) Gas
Solution:Dholpur combined Cycle Power Station is a gas fired thermal power plant sited near Dholpur of Rajasthan. It is commissioned in 2007 March. The approved capacity of this gas based power station is 330 Megawatt.

17. Natural Gas based power project is located at : [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1999]

Correct Answer: (d) Ramgarh
Solution:Natural gas-based power project has been established in Ramgarh, Rajasthan. This 110.5 MW power plant has been established by Rajasthan State Electricity Production Corporation Limited. First unit commission on 1996.

18. In Rajasthan, Supercritical thermal power plants are situated at- [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Chhabra and Suratgarh
Solution:Supercritical Thermal Power Station in Rajasthan is situated in Chhabra and Suratgarh. Suratgarh Thermal Power Station was the first to receive the status of super Thermal Power Station in 2003.

19. Which of the following Super critical power plant in Rajasthan is assumed to have the maximum established capacity at present? [R.A.S./R.T.S.(Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (b) Suratgarh thermal power project
Solution:Suratgarh Thermal Power Plant with an established capacity of 1500 MW is the highest capacity super critical thermal power plant of Rajasthan. Kota Super Thermal Power Plant has established capacity of 1240 MW, Kalisindh Thermal Power Plant- 1200 MW and Chhabra Thermal Power Plant has established power capacity of 1320 MW.

20. Which of the following thermal power projects has the highest installed power capacity? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

Correct Answer: (a) Suratgarh
Solution:Suratgarh Thermal Power station is the first super thermal plant of Rajasthan. Its installed capacity is 1500 MW which is maximum in Rajasthan from any thermal power projects.