{"id":68436,"date":"2024-04-20T10:26:37","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=68436"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:26:37","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:26:37","slug":"while-hydropower-is-dominant-sikkim-is-diversifying-its-energy-mix-by-investing-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/while-hydropower-is-dominant-sikkim-is-diversifying-its-energy-mix-by-investing-in\/","title":{"rendered":"While hydropower is dominant, Sikkim is diversifying its energy mix by investing in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9755cd443cf\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Solar power                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Wind power                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Biomass energy                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    All of the above                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sikkim is a small state in the eastern Himalayas of India. It is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful scenery, including mountains, forests, and rivers. Sikkim is also a major producer of hydropower. In recent years, the state has been diversifying its energy mix by investing in solar power, wind power, and biomass energy.<\/p>\n<p>Solar power is a type of renewable energy that uses the sun&#8217;s rays to generate electricity. Sikkim has a lot of potential for solar power, as it receives a lot of sunlight throughout the year. The state has already installed a number of solar power plants, and it plans to install more in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Wind power is another type of renewable energy that uses the wind to generate electricity. Sikkim also has a lot of potential for wind power, as it is located in a windy region. The state has already installed a number of wind power plants, and it plans to install more in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Biomass energy is a type of renewable energy that uses organic materials, such as wood, to generate electricity. Sikkim has a lot of biomass resources, such as forests and agricultural waste. <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> The state has already installed a number of biomass power plants, and it plans to install more in the future.<\/p>\n<p>By diversifying its energy mix, Sikkim is reducing its reliance on hydropower and increasing its use of renewable energy sources. This is good for the environment, as it helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is also good for the economy, as it creates jobs in the renewable energy sector.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the environmental and economic benefits, diversifying Sikkim&#8217;s energy mix also makes the state more resilient to climate change. Hydropower is a variable energy source, as it depends on the amount of rainfall. By investing in solar power, wind power, and biomass energy, Sikkim is creating a more stable energy mix that is less vulnerable to changes in the weather.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Subscribe on YouTube<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[992],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.2 (Yoast SEO v23.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>While hydropower is dominant, Sikkim is diversifying its energy mix by investing in:<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/while-hydropower-is-dominant-sikkim-is-diversifying-its-energy-mix-by-investing-in\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" 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