Q.1 Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
Coal
Natural Gas
Solar Energy
Petroleum
Explanation - Solar energy is renewable as it is continuously replenished by the sun, unlike fossil fuels which are finite.
Correct answer is: Solar Energy
Q.2 Which gas is primarily released from the combustion of coal?
Methane
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Explanation - Burning coal releases large amounts of carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas.
Correct answer is: Carbon Dioxide
Q.3 India's largest source of electricity generation is:
Hydropower
Coal
Solar
Nuclear
Explanation - Coal remains the dominant source of electricity in India, though renewable energy is growing rapidly.
Correct answer is: Coal
Q.4 Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Oxygen
Nitrous Oxide
Explanation - Oxygen does not trap heat in the atmosphere, unlike greenhouse gases such as CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O.
Correct answer is: Oxygen
Q.5 Which renewable energy source works using the principle of photovoltaic effect?
Wind Energy
Hydropower
Solar Energy
Biogas
Explanation - Solar cells convert sunlight into electricity using the photovoltaic effect.
Correct answer is: Solar Energy
Q.6 Which Indian state leads in installed wind energy capacity?
Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Explanation - Tamil Nadu has the highest installed wind power capacity in India.
Correct answer is: Tamil Nadu
Q.7 Which international agreement aims to limit global temperature rise below 2°C?
Kyoto Protocol
Montreal Protocol
Paris Agreement
Doha Amendment
Explanation - The Paris Agreement, signed in 2015, commits countries to limit global warming below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels.
Correct answer is: Paris Agreement
Q.8 In India, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is responsible for:
Promoting Nuclear Power
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Mining Regulations
Forest Management
Explanation - BEE promotes efficient use of energy and implements energy conservation policies in India.
Correct answer is: Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Q.9 What does 'Ethanol Blending Programme' in India aim at?
Mixing ethanol with LPG
Mixing ethanol with petrol
Mixing ethanol with diesel
Mixing ethanol with kerosene
Explanation - The Ethanol Blending Programme promotes blending ethanol with petrol to reduce fossil fuel consumption and emissions.
Correct answer is: Mixing ethanol with petrol
Q.10 Which renewable energy source is derived from organic matter?
Solar
Wind
Biomass
Geothermal
Explanation - Biomass energy is produced from organic materials such as plant residues and animal waste.
Correct answer is: Biomass
Q.11 Which Indian mission focuses on promoting solar power?
National Electric Mobility Mission
National Solar Mission
Green India Mission
Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)
Explanation - Launched in 2010, the National Solar Mission promotes solar energy in India as part of the National Action Plan on Climate Change.
Correct answer is: National Solar Mission
Q.12 Which is considered a clean fuel due to minimal pollutant emission?
Coal
Natural Gas
Diesel
Kerosene
Explanation - Natural gas emits fewer pollutants and greenhouse gases compared to coal and petroleum.
Correct answer is: Natural Gas
Q.13 Geothermal energy is primarily derived from:
Ocean tides
Earth’s internal heat
Sunlight
Wind currents
Explanation - Geothermal energy comes from heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.
Correct answer is: Earth’s internal heat
Q.14 What is the primary component of biogas?
Carbon Monoxide
Methane
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Explanation - Biogas mainly consists of methane, produced through anaerobic decomposition of organic matter.
Correct answer is: Methane
Q.15 Which country is the largest producer of solar energy?
India
USA
China
Germany
Explanation - China leads the world in installed solar energy capacity.
Correct answer is: China
Q.16 Which of the following sectors consumes the largest share of energy in India?
Transport
Residential
Agriculture
Industry
Explanation - The industrial sector consumes the largest share of total energy in India.
Correct answer is: Industry
Q.17 Energy derived from ocean tides is known as:
Hydro Energy
Tidal Energy
Wave Energy
Geothermal Energy
Explanation - Tidal energy harnesses the movement of ocean tides to generate electricity.
Correct answer is: Tidal Energy
Q.18 Which is considered a non-conventional source of energy?
Coal
Petroleum
Solar
Natural Gas
Explanation - Solar power is a non-conventional, renewable energy source unlike coal and petroleum.
Correct answer is: Solar
Q.19 Which of the following is the cleanest fossil fuel?
Coal
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Lignite
Explanation - Among fossil fuels, natural gas burns more cleanly and releases fewer emissions.
Correct answer is: Natural Gas
Q.20 Which organization releases the 'World Energy Outlook' report?
World Bank
International Energy Agency
UNEP
OECD
Explanation - The International Energy Agency publishes the annual 'World Energy Outlook' report.
Correct answer is: International Energy Agency
Q.21 India’s first solar park was set up in:
Rajasthan
Gujarat
Madhya Pradesh
Karnataka
Explanation - India’s first solar park was established in Charanka, Gujarat.
Correct answer is: Gujarat
Q.22 What does 'Cogeneration' in energy production refer to?
Using only solar energy
Producing electricity and useful heat simultaneously
Using nuclear and coal together
Recycling used fuels
Explanation - Cogeneration is the simultaneous production of electricity and thermal energy from a single source.
Correct answer is: Producing electricity and useful heat simultaneously
Q.23 Which of the following is NOT a biomass fuel?
Wood
Cow dung
Bagasse
Natural Gas
Explanation - Natural gas is a fossil fuel, while biomass fuels include wood, dung, and agricultural residues.
Correct answer is: Natural Gas
Q.24 Which renewable energy source is location-specific and depends on volcanic or tectonic activity?
Wind
Solar
Geothermal
Hydropower
Explanation - Geothermal energy is limited to regions with significant tectonic or volcanic activity.
Correct answer is: Geothermal
Q.25 What does the term 'Energy Intensity' mean?
Energy per unit GDP
Energy per capita
Energy import dependency
Renewable energy share
Explanation - Energy intensity measures the amount of energy used to produce one unit of GDP.
Correct answer is: Energy per unit GDP