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Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Most of the electricity produced in India is thermal electricity. It is about 67% (approx). In thermal power station coal, gas & oil (petroleum) are used as fuels.
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Among sources of power India has largest of
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Among sources of power India has largest of Coal. Coal is the largest source of electricity in the world. Coal-fired plants generate 72% of India's electricity.
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Which of the following are true with regard to coal in India?
I. Coal is found in sedimentary rocks
II. The best quality of coal is lignite
III. The largest and oldest coalfield in India is known as the 'Ruhr of India'.
IV. The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the Ruhr of India.
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
The following that are true with regard to coal in India are Coal is found in sedimentary rocks, The largest and oldest coalfield in India is known as the 'Ruhr of India' and The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the Ruhr of India.
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In which state, the Koyna Hydro-Power Project is located?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Koyna Power Project is a complex hydropower project with 4 dams. One of the dams is built across river Koyna in Satara district in Maharashtra. Hence, gaining its name.
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In which state, Salal Hydro Power Project is located?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Salal Hydro Power Project is located in Reasi district of Jammu Kashmir on river Chenab.
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"Panna" is an important place in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Panna is an important diamond mining place in Madhya Pradesh. It lies to the North East of Vindhya Ranges extended to about 240 km known Panna group.
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Talcher is important for which of the following?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Heavy water is used as moderator & coolant in nuclear reactors. Department of Atomic Energy of Government of India has the responsibility to produce for nuclear reactor. One such production plant is in Talcher, Odisha.
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Arrange the following oil refineries of India from west to east:
1. Koyali
2. Bongaigaon
3. Mathura
4. Haldia
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The following oil refineries of India from west to east are Koyali, Mathura, Haldia and Bongaigaon.
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Which of the following is the most important raw material for generation of power in India?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Most of the power generation in India happens through thermal power stations in which coal is used majorly as fuel. As most of the coal available in India is of poor quality with low carbon content and there for it's useless for metallurgical processes of metals.
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Where is Nathpa Jhakri power Project located?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Nathpa Jharki Dam has been constructed on Sutiej river in Himachal Pradesh. This project was completed in 2004.