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  1. Which of the following sources has the largest share in power generation in India?

  2. A.

     Atomic power

    B.

     Thermal power

    C.

     Hydro power

    D.

     Wind power


  3. Among sources of power India has largest of

  4. A.

     Coal

    B.

     Oil

    C.

     Natural gas

    D.

     Lignite


  5. Which of the following are true with regard to coal in India?
    I. Coal is found in sedimentary rocks
    II. The best quality of coal is lignite
    III. The largest and oldest coalfield in India is known as the 'Ruhr of India'.
    IV. The Damodar river valley is popularly known as the Ruhr of India.

  6. A.

     I and IV

    B.

     I, II and III

    C.

     I, III and IV

    D.

     II, III and IV


  7. In which state, the Koyna Hydro-Power Project is located?

  8. A.

     Maharashtra

    B.

     Bihar

    C.

     Tamil Nadu

    D.

     Andhra Pradesh


  9. In which state, Salal Hyro Power Project is located?

  10. A.

     Haryana

    B.

     Jammu and Kashmir

    C.

     Himachal Pradesh

    D.

     Punjab


  11. "Panna" is an important place in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for

  12. A.

     Gold mines

    B.

     Silver mines

    C.

     Diamond mines

    D.

     Iron mines


  13. Talcher is important for which of the following?

  14. A.

     Cable Industry

    B.

     Hydro Power Generation

    C.

     Atomic Reactor

    D.

     Heavy Water Plant


  15. Arrange the following oil refineries of India from west to east:
    1. Koyali
    2. Bongaigaon
    3. Mathura
    4. Haldia

  16. A.

     1, 2, 3, 4

    B.

     1, 3, 4, 2

    C.

     3, 1, 2, 4

    D.

     2, 4, 3, 1


  17. Which of the following is the most important raw material for generation of power in India?

  18. A.

     Mineral Oil

    B.

     Natural Gas

    C.

     Uranium

    D.

     Coal


  19. Where is Nathpa Jhakri power Project located?

  20. A.

     Uttarakhand

    B.

     Arunachal Pradesh

    C.

     Himachal Pradesh

    D.

     Andhra Pradesh