1. Which of the following statements are true about coal in India?
1. Coal is mainly found in Gondwana and Tertiary deposits.
2. Lignite is found in the states of Odisha and Bihar.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Which of the following statements are true about petroleum in India?
1. Petroleum is referred to as “liquid gold” due to its scarcity and diverse uses.
2. Key oil fields are located in the Krishna-Godavari Basin and West Bengal.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Which of the following statements are true about natural gas?
1. Major natural gas reserves in India are found in Mumbai High and Cambay Basin.
2. Natural gas is used only as a cooking fuel in households.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Which of the following statements are true about nuclear energy in India?
1. Uranium is found in Singhbhum (Jharkhand) and Rajasthan.
2. Thorium is extracted from monazite sands in Maharashtra.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. Which of the following statements are true about solar energy?
1. Solar energy is harnessed through photovoltaic cells.
2. Gujarat and Rajasthan have high potential for solar energy development.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. Which of the following statements are true about wind energy?
1. Wind energy is an inexhaustible source of power.
2. Major wind energy centers are located in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Which of the following statements are true about tidal energy?
1. Tidal energy potential is high along the western coast of India.
2. Tidal energy is extensively used in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Which of the following statements are true about geothermal energy?
1. Geothermal energy is generated from Earth’s internal heat.
2. A geothermal energy plant is operational in Manikaran, Himachal Pradesh.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Which of the following statements are true about bio-energy?
1. Bio-energy is derived from agricultural residues and waste.
2. Okhla in Delhi is an example of a bio-energy plant.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. Which of the following statements are true about non-conventional energy sources?
1. Non-conventional energy sources include solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
2. These sources are exhaustible and lead to environmental pollution.
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
