Electrical Energy

1. Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is better known for

Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is better known for

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bioenergy
paper industry
food processing industry
geothermal energy
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Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is well known for its hot springs, which are a source of geothermal energy.
Manikaran is a famous pilgrimage centre situated in the Parvati Valley. The presence of numerous hot springs indicates significant geothermal activity beneath the surface.
Geothermal energy is derived from the heat within the Earth. Hot springs like those in Manikaran are surface manifestations of this heat, and they can be harnessed for various purposes, including direct heating or electricity generation, although in Manikaran, they are primarily associated with religious significance and natural heating. There are no major paper or food processing industries associated specifically with Manikaran, nor is it primarily known for conventional bioenergy production on a large scale, unlike geothermal energy which is directly evidenced by the hot springs.

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2. Which of the following coal-based power plants are situated in Uttar P

Which of the following coal-based power plants are situated in Uttar Pradesh ?
1. Darlipali
2. Dadri
3. Singrauli
4. Vindhyachal
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1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
3 and 4 only
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The Dadri and Singrauli coal-based power plants are situated in Uttar Pradesh.
NTPC Dadri is a major power generation complex located near Dadri, Uttar Pradesh. NTPC Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station is located in Shaktinagar, Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh, although the Singrauli coalfield region itself spans parts of both UP and Madhya Pradesh.
Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station is located in Sundargarh district, Odisha. Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station is located in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh.

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3. Which one among the following is the oldest nuclear power plant in

Which one among the following is the oldest nuclear power plant in India?

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Kaiga
Tarapur
Kundankulam
Kakrapar
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The oldest nuclear power plant in India is the Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS).
TAPS was the first commercial nuclear power station built in India, commissioned in 1969.
Kaiga Atomic Power Station is located in Karnataka. Kundankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located in Tamil Nadu and is currently the largest in India. Kakrapar Atomic Power Station is located in Gujarat.

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4. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

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List I
(Hydroelectric Power Plant)		List II
(State)
A. Doyang1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Gomuti2. Assam
C. Kapili3. Tripura
D. Ranganadi4. Nagaland

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4 3 2 1
4 2 3 1
1 2 3 4
1 3 2 4
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The correct matching of the hydroelectric power plants with their respective states is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1, which corresponds to Option A.
– Doyang Hydroelectric Plant is located in Nagaland (on the Doyang river).
– Gomuti Hydroelectric Plant is located in Tripura (on the Gomuti river).
– Kapili Hydroelectric Plant is located in Assam (on the Kapili river, part of the Kopili Hydro Electric Project).
– Ranganadi Hydroelectric Plant is located in Arunachal Pradesh (on the Ranganadi river).
These power projects are significant sources of electricity in India’s North Eastern region. They are examples of river valley projects contributing to power generation and sometimes irrigation and flood control in the area.

5. Bagalihar, Dulhasti and Salal hydro power projects have been developed

Bagalihar, Dulhasti and Salal hydro power projects have been developed on which of the following rivers ?

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Chenab and Jhelum
Chenab and Indus
Ravi
Chenab only
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Baglihar, Dulhasti, and Salal are major hydroelectric power projects located in Jammu and Kashmir (now Union Territory) in India. All three projects are built on the Chenab River.
The Chenab River is a major river flowing through India and Pakistan, and a tributary of the Indus River. These projects are part of India’s efforts to harness the hydropower potential of the Indus river system, keeping in mind the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty.
– Baglihar Dam is located in Doda district.
– Dulhasti Hydroelectric Plant is in Kishtwar district.
– Salal Dam was the first hydropower project built on the Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir, located in Reasi district.

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6. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :
List I (Ultra mega power project at different stages of development)
List II (State)

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A. Sasan1. Gujarat
B. Mundra2. Madhya Pradesh
C. Tilaiya3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Krishnapatnam4. Jharkhand

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2 4 1 3
3 4 1 2
2 1 4 3
3 1 4 2
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The correct answer is 2 1 4 3.
Matching the Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs) with their respective states: Sasan is in Madhya Pradesh, Mundra is in Gujarat, Tilaiya is in Jharkhand, and Krishnapatnam is in Andhra Pradesh.
The Indian government initiated the UMPP program to add large-scale power generation capacity efficiently.
A. Sasan UMPP: Located in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh (2).
B. Mundra UMPP: Located in Kutch district, Gujarat (1). There are multiple power projects at Mundra, including a UMPP won by Tata Power.
C. Tilaiya UMPP: Was planned in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand (4). This project faced land acquisition and regulatory issues and was eventually abandoned by Reliance Power in 2015.
D. Krishnapatnam UMPP: Located in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh (3). This project was awarded to Reliance Power but also faced significant delays and issues.
Based on the intended locations, the mapping is A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3, which corresponds to option C (2 1 4 3).

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7. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

List-I
(Power Plant)		List-II
(State)
A. Satpura1. Maharashtra
B. Dhuvaran2. Uttarakhand
C. Tanakpur3. Gujarat
D. Dabhol4. Madhya Pradesh

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A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
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Matching the power plants with their respective states:
A. Satpura Thermal Power Station is located in Madhya Pradesh. (A-4)
B. Dhuvaran Thermal Power Station is located in Gujarat. (B-3)
C. Tanakpur Hydroelectric Plant is located in Uttarakhand. (C-2)
D. Dabhol Power Station is located in Maharashtra. (D-1)
The correct combination is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1.
This question requires knowledge of the locations of significant power generation plants in India.
Satpura is a coal-based thermal power plant. Dhuvaran was an early gas-based plant and is now largely solar. Tanakpur is a run-of-river hydroelectric plant on the Mahakali River. Dabhol was initially a large gas-based plant that faced controversies and operational issues but is now managed as Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Limited (RGPPL).

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8. The Luhri Hydro-Electric Power Project is being constructed on the

The Luhri Hydro-Electric Power Project is being constructed on the river

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Satluj
Beas
Ravi
Chenab
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The Luhri Hydro-Electric Power Project is being constructed on the Satluj river.
The Luhri Hydro Electric Project is a 210 MW run-of-river project located on the Satluj river in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is being developed by SJVN Limited.
The Satluj River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroad region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan. It is a major tributary of the Indus River basin.

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