{"id":72699,"date":"2024-04-20T11:30:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=72699"},"modified":"2024-04-20T11:30:11","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T11:30:11","slug":"load-shedding-scheduled-power-cuts-is-occasionally-experienced-in-sikkim-due-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/load-shedding-scheduled-power-cuts-is-occasionally-experienced-in-sikkim-due-to\/","title":{"rendered":"Load shedding (scheduled power cuts) is occasionally experienced in Sikkim due to:"},"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_6a97421b7316f\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Limited generation capacity                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    High demand during peak hours                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Transmission losses                <\/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: d) All of the above.<\/p>\n<p>Load shedding is a measure that is taken when there is a shortage of electricity. It is done by disconnecting the supply of electricity to certain areas or consumers for a certain period of time. Load shedding is usually done <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                    <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> during peak hours, when the demand for electricity is high.<\/p>\n<p>There are a number of reasons why load shedding is sometimes necessary in Sikkim. One reason is that the state has a limited generation capacity. Sikkim has a number of hydropower plants, but these are not enough to meet the demand for electricity during peak hours. Another reason is that there are transmission losses. This means that some of the electricity that is generated is lost during transmission. Finally, there is a high demand for electricity during peak hours. This is because people use more electricity during the day, when they are at home and working.<\/p>\n<p>Load shedding can have a number of negative effects. It can disrupt businesses and industries, and it can also inconvenience people in their homes. However, it is a necessary measure that is sometimes taken to ensure that there is enough electricity for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some additional details about each of the options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited generation capacity: Sikkim has a number of hydropower plants, but these are not enough to meet the demand for electricity during peak hours. This is because the state&#8217;s population is growing rapidly, and more people are using electricity.<\/li>\n<li>High demand during peak hours: People use more electricity during the day, when they are at home and working. <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> This is because they use appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, and televisions.<\/li>\n<li>Transmission losses: This means that some of the electricity that is generated is lost during transmission. This can happen due to a number of factors, such as old and outdated transmission lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I hope this information is helpful. 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