Energy Resources of Punjab - Free MCQ Practice Test with solutions, PPSC

Which of the following statements are correct about solar power initiatives in Punjab?

1. Punjab experiences solar insolation levels of 4–7 kWh/m².
2. The world’s largest rooftop solar power plant is located at Dera Beas in Amritsar.
3. Punjab generates 50 MW from the largest solar power plant in Mansa.

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Which of the following statements are correct about the thermal power plants in Punjab?

1. Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant started in 1984 and has a capacity of 1260 MW.
2. Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Power Plant is a medium-sized coal station located in Bathinda.
3. Guru Har Gobind Thermal Power Plant relies on water from the Bathinda branch of Sirhind canal.
4. Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd. is a renewable energy project by the Punjab State Electricity Board.

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Match the following renewable energy sources with their key initiatives:

Which district in Punjab hosts the Ranjit Sagar Dam?

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Which of the following statements are correct about the New and Renewable Sources of Energy (NRSE) Policy, 2012?

1. It aims to raise the NRSE share to 10% of total installed power capacity by 2022.
2. The policy focuses on decentralized renewable energy solutions for agriculture and households.
3. It promotes research and development in emerging renewable energy technologies.
4. Punjab generates 3,500 MW of energy under NRSE projects as of now.

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Which of the following statements are correct about the hydro power plants in Punjab?

1. Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project utilizes water from the Bhakra Nangal system.
2. Ranjit Sagar Dam is named after Maharaja Ranjit Singh and generates 600 MW of electricity.
3. Mukerian Hydel Project operates near the Pong Dam on the Sutlej River.
4. Upper Bari Doab Canal Hydel Project draws water from the Ravi River.

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Which of the following statements are correct about the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA)?

1. PEDA was established in 1991 to promote renewable energy and energy conservation.
2. It is a statutory body under the Electricity Act of 2003.
3. PEDA focuses on solar, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects.

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What is the installed capacity of the Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Power Plant in Bathinda?

What is the primary objective of the New and Renewable Sources of Energy Policy, 2012?