{"id":74486,"date":"2024-04-20T12:02:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=74486"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:02:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:02:39","slug":"karnataka-is-a-pioneer-in-this-field-of-renewable-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/karnataka-is-a-pioneer-in-this-field-of-renewable-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Karnataka is a pioneer in this field of renewable energy:"},"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_6a97562ee546b\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Solar                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Hydroelectric                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Geothermal                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Wind                <\/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>A) Solar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Karnataka is a pioneer in the field of solar energy. The state has the largest <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> installed capacity of solar power in the country, with over 5,000 MW of capacity. Karnataka is also home to the world&#8217;s largest solar park, the Pavagada Solar Park, which has a capacity of 2,050 MW.<\/p>\n<p>The state government has been supportive of the development of solar energy, and has offered a number of incentives to developers. These incentives include a capital subsidy of up to 30% of the project cost, and a power purchase agreement (PPA) with the state government at a tariff of Rs. 2.50 per kWh.<\/p>\n<p>The development of solar energy in Karnataka has had a number of benefits. It has helped to reduce the state&#8217;s dependence on fossil fuels, and has created jobs in the solar industry. Solar energy has also helped to improve air quality in the state.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are some challenges to the development of solar energy in Karnataka. One challenge is the high cost of solar panels. Another challenge is the lack of land availability for solar projects. The state government is working to address these challenges, and is confident that solar energy will continue to play a major role in the state&#8217;s energy mix.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a brief explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Solar<\/strong> energy is energy from the sun. It is a renewable energy source that can be used to generate electricity, heat water, and power vehicles. Solar energy is becoming increasingly popular as a way to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydroelectric<\/strong> energy is energy from moving water. It is a renewable energy source that can be used to generate electricity. 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