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1)

Consider the following statements regarding Small hydro projects:

  1. Small hydropower projects can generate up to 25 MW of power
  2. River valley project is a type of small hydro project
  3. The water after running the turbine cannot be used elsewhere.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)1 and 2 only

(c)2 only

(d)1 and 3 only

2)

Consider the following statements with regard to the status of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion in India.

  1. The progress on this form of energy is slow due to the economic viability of such projects.
  2. The Indian coastline doesn"t have an Ocean thermal energy conversion plant.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

3)

Consider the following statements with respect to Gas hydrates:

1. Gas hydrates are naturally occurring, crystalline, ice-like substances composed of gas molecules held in a cage-like ice structure.

2. The presence of Gas Hydrate is established in Krishna Godavari, Mahanadi, Gulf of Mannar, and Andaman Basin

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)2 only

(c)Both 1 and 2

(d)Neither 1 nor 2

4)

The production of Green Hydrogen has not been made mandatory in which of the following industry ?

(a)Steel manufacturing industries

(b)Fertilizer Manufacturing

(c)Textile manufacturing

(d)Oil Refuneries

5)

Consider the following Pairs.

   Hydropower Project          Hydroelectric Potential               

1. Micro                                   0-100 KW    

2. Mini                                     100-10000 KW

3. Small                                   10000 - 100000 KW

4. Large                                   Above 100000 KW

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

(a)Only one pair

(b)Only two pair

(c)Only three pair

(d)All four pair

6)

With reference to green hydrogen, consider the following statements:

1. It can be used directly as a fuel for internal combustion.

2. It can be blended with natural gas and used as fuel for heat or power generation.

3. It can be used in the hydrogen fuel cell to run vehicles.

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a)Only one

(b)Only two

(c)All three

(d)None

7)

In the context of proposals for the use of hydrogen-enriched CNG (H-CNG) as fuel for buses in public transport, consider the following statements:
1. The main advantage of the use of H-CNG is the elimination of carbon monoxide emissions.
2. H-CNG as fuel reduces carbon dioxide and hydrocarbon emissions.
3. Hydrogen up to one-fifth by volume can be blended with CNG as fuel for buses.
4. H-CNG makes the fuel less expensive than CNG.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only

(b)2 and 3 only

(c)4 only

(d)1, 2, 3, and 4

8)

Consider the following statements

Statement I:-

  • Combustion of Hydrogen takes place in the presence of Oxygen and results in water 

Statement II:-

  • Hydrogen as a Futuristic Fuel can reduce the carbon footprint of India  and help in achieving SDG targets and Paris Agreement

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?  

(a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct Implication for Statement-I

(b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct Implication for Statement-I

(c)Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

(d)Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

9)

Consider these statements in the context of methane:

  1. Methane produced from the interior layers of Earth"s Crust i.e. from rocks is known as Bio-gas.
  2. Methane produced by the decomposition and degradation of biomass is known as Natural gas.
  3. Methane when released directly into the environment, acts as a greenhouse gas whereas when it is combusted as a fuel, it becomes environment friendly.  

How many of the above statements is/are Correct?

(a)Only one

(b)Only two

(c)All the three

(d)None

10)

What is geothermal energy? Write a brief note on potential of geothermal energy in India. (10 marks/150 words)

11)

What are gas hydrates? Explain the types of regions where we can find coal bed methane gas. (150 words/ 10 marks)

12)

Write a short note on the potential of wind energy in India.(10 marks/150 words)



Answers
1) a
2) a
3) c
4) c
5) a
6) c
7) b
8) a
9) a