Energy resources

Energy resources

#### Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source? 1. [ ] Solar Energy 2. [ ] Wind Energy 3. [ ] Nuclear Energy 4. [x] Coal Energy #### The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is India's largest power utility company, generating electricity from: 1. [ ] Hydro Power 2. [ ] Solar Power 3. [ ] Nuclear Power 4. [x] Thermal Power #### What percentage of India's total energy consumption is met through renewable energy sources? 1. [ ] 10% 2. [ ] 20% 3. [ ] 30% 4. [x] 15% #### Which renewable energy source is also known as "green gold"? 1. [ ] Solar Energy 2. [ ] Wind Energy 3. [ ] Geothermal Energy 4. [x] Biomass Energy #### India's first and the world's largest solar power plant is located in: 1. [ ] Gujarat 2. [ ] Rajasthan 3. [ ] Madhya Pradesh 4. [x] Tamil Nadu #### The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) finances renewable energy projects related to: 1. [ ] Thermal Power 2. [ ] Nuclear Power 3. [x] Wind Energy, Solar Energy, and Biomass Energy 4. [ ] Hydro Energy #### Which Ministry of the Government of India is responsible for the policy, planning and administration of the Central Government's programs in the area of new and renewable energy? 1. [ ] Ministry of Power 2. [ ] Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas 3. [x] Ministry of New and Renewable Energy 4. [ ] Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change #### What is the target set by the Indian Government for the installed capacity of renewable energy by the year 2022? 1. [ ] 1,00,000 MW 2. [ ] 1,50,000 MW 3. [x] 1,75,000 MW 4. [ ] 2,50,000 MW