Topic: Renewable Energy Tech (17 Questions)

    Consider the following statements about 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana':

    • I.It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector.
    • II.The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, maintenance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroot levels.
    • III.It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling, and up-skilling, under scheme component of capacity building.

    Consider the following:

    • 1.Battery storage
    • 2.Biomass generators
    • 3.Fuel cells
    • 4.Rooftop solar photovoltaic units

    How many of the above are considered “Distributed Energy Resources" ?

    Consider the following materials:

    • 1.Agricultural residues
    • 2.Corn grain
    • 3.Wastewater treatment sludge
    • 4.Wood mill waste

    Which of the above can be used as feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel?

    Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen?

    Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following?

    2023

    Consider the following heavy industries:
    1. Fertilizer plants
    2. Oil refineries
    3. Steel plants
    Green hydrogen is expected to play a significant role in decarbonizing how many of the above industries?

    2022

    Consider the following statements:
    1. Gujarat has the largest solar park in India.
    2. Kerala has a fully solar powered International Airport.
    3. Goa has the largest floating solar photovoltaic project in India.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    2020

    In rural road construction, the use of which of the following is preferred for ensuring environmental sustainability or to reduce carbon footprint?
    1. Copper slag
    2. Cold mix asphalt technology
    3. Geotextiles
    4. Hot mix asphalt technology
    5. Portland cement
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