8H) Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources (Prelims PYQs)

1] Consider the following statements: [2022]
1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.
2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.
3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 3 only

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Ans: b) 2 only

2] According to India’s National Policy on Biofuels, which of the following can be used as raw materials for the production of biofuels? [2020]
1. Cassava
2. Damaged wheat grains
3. Groundnut seeds
4. Horse gram
5. Rotten potatoes
6. Sugar beet
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only
b) 1, 3, 4 and 6 only
c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

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Ans: a) 1, 2, 5 and 6 only

3] With reference to solar water pumps, consider the following statements: [2020]
1. Solar power can be used for running surface pumps and not for submersible pumps.
2. Solar power can be used for running centrifugal pumps and not the ones with piston.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Ans: d) Neither 1 nor 2

4] It is possible to produce algae based biofuels, but what is/are the likely limitation(s) of developing countries in promoting this industry? [2017]
1. Production of algae based biofuels is possible in seas only and not on continents.
2. Setting up and engineering the algae based biofuel production requires high level of expertise/technology until the construction is completed.
3. Economically viable production necessitates the setting up of large scale facilities which may raise ecological and social concerns.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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Ans: b) 2 and 3 only

5] With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct? [2015]
1. It is a Public Limited Government Company.
2. It is a Non ‘ Banking Financial Company.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 or 2

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Ans: c) Both 1 and 2

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