Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding Fuel Cells :
1. A fuel cell generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction rather than combustion.
2. Hydrogen is the most commonly used fuel in fuel cells, and its only by-product is water.
3. Fuel cells can be used in stationary power generation as well as in transportation applications.
1. A fuel cell generates electricity through an electrochemical reaction rather than combustion.
2. Hydrogen is the most commonly used fuel in fuel cells, and its only by-product is water.
3. Fuel cells can be used in stationary power generation as well as in transportation applications.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
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30%
a) 1 and 3 only
23%
b) 1 and 2 only
22%
c) 2 and 3 only
26%
d) 1, 2 and 3
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The Middle Class in India: Trends and Patterns
The Middle Class in India: Trends and Patterns
Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC):
1. It uses the temperature difference between the warm surface seawater and the cold deep seawater to
generate electricity.
2. India has operational commercial- scale OTEC power plants generating electricity for the
national grid.
3. OTEC systems can support ancillary applications such as desalination and aquaculture.
1. It uses the temperature difference between the warm surface seawater and the cold deep seawater to
generate electricity.
2. India has operational commercial- scale OTEC power plants generating electricity for the
national grid.
3. OTEC systems can support ancillary applications such as desalination and aquaculture.
How many of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
7%
a) Only one
58%
b) Only two
33%
c) All three
2%
d) None
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Methanol in the context of renewable energy in India :
1. Methanol can be produced from biomass, municipal solid waste, and coal.
2. Methanol is a clean-burning fuel and can be blended with petrol or used in fuel cells.
1. Methanol can be produced from biomass, municipal solid waste, and coal.
2. Methanol is a clean-burning fuel and can be blended with petrol or used in fuel cells.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
31%
a) 1 only
16%
b) 2 only
49%
c) Both 1 and 2
4%
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.3. Consider the following statements regarding the PM-KUSUM Scheme :
1. The scheme aims to promote decentralized solar power production and reduce dependency of agriculture on diesel.
2. It provides financial support for setting up solar pumps and grid connected renewable power plants on barren or fallow lands.
3. Under the scheme, only central financial assistance is provided, with no role for state governments.
4. It allows farmers to sell surplus solar power to the grid.
1. The scheme aims to promote decentralized solar power production and reduce dependency of agriculture on diesel.
2. It provides financial support for setting up solar pumps and grid connected renewable power plants on barren or fallow lands.
3. Under the scheme, only central financial assistance is provided, with no role for state governments.
4. It allows farmers to sell surplus solar power to the grid.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
54%
a) 1, 2 and 4 only
17%
b) 1 and 4 only
19%
c) 2 and 4 only
10%
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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1.“Man is by nature a political animal” – Aristotle
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Some Important Quotes for Essays
1.“Man is by nature a political animal” – Aristotle
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Q.1. Consider the following statements regarding Coal Gasification :
1. Coal gasification converts coal into syngas, which can be used to
produce fuels like methanol and
urea.
2. It is a cleaner method compared to direct coal combustion, as it allows easier removal of pollutants like sulfur.
3. Coal gasification is a renewable
energy technology that uses
biomass as its primary input.
1. Coal gasification converts coal into syngas, which can be used to
produce fuels like methanol and
urea.
2. It is a cleaner method compared to direct coal combustion, as it allows easier removal of pollutants like sulfur.
3. Coal gasification is a renewable
energy technology that uses
biomass as its primary input.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
9%
a) 1 only
13%
b) 3 only
47%
c) 1 and 2 only
31%
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.2. Consider the following statements regarding Nuclear Fission as a source of energy :
1. Nuclear fission releases energy by splitting heavy atomic nuclei like uranium or plutonium.
2. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear fission
does not produce greenhouse gases or radioactive wastes during energy generation.
3. India's nuclear energy program primarily uses Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) that utilize natural uranium.
1. Nuclear fission releases energy by splitting heavy atomic nuclei like uranium or plutonium.
2. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear fission
does not produce greenhouse gases or radioactive wastes during energy generation.
3. India's nuclear energy program primarily uses Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) that utilize natural uranium.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
14%
a) 1 and 2 only
55%
b) 1 and 3 only
15%
c) 2 and 3 only
17%
d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.3.Consider the following statements regarding the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) :
1. The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) was launched during the UNFCCC COP-27 summit.
2. The alliance aims to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy globally, including in developing countries.
3. India is a founding member of the Global Offshore Wind Alliance.
4. The alliance is led jointly by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and International Energy Agency (IEA).
1. The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) was launched during the UNFCCC COP-27 summit.
2. The alliance aims to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy globally, including in developing countries.
3. India is a founding member of the Global Offshore Wind Alliance.
4. The alliance is led jointly by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and International Energy Agency (IEA).
How many of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Anonymous Quiz
6%
a) Only one
40%
b) Only two
39%
c) Only three
15%
d) All four