Solved papers for SSC NCERT - Solved Paper-5

done NCERT - Solved Paper-5 Total Questions - 21

• question_answer1) 

  Consider the following statement on institutions related to Power sector.

  1. Ministry of power (MOP) is responsible for the development of electrical energy in the country and the Central electricity authority (CEA) assists the Ministry in technical matters.

  2. The Power finance Corporation (PFC) provides term-finance to projects in the power sector

  3. A power Trading Corporation has also been incorporated primarily to support the Mega Power Projects in the private sector by acting as a single entity to enter into Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

  4. Programmes of rural electrification are provided financial assistance by the Rural Electrification Corporation (REC)

  Which of the above statement are corrects? Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   
  A)
          1 and 2 only    
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  B)
   3 and 4 only
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  C)
   1, 2 and 4 only
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  D)
          1, 2, 3 and 4
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• question_answer2) 

  Which of the following bodies are Central Sector Corporations?

  1. National Thermal Power Corporation

  2. North Eastern Electrical Power Corporation

  3. Tehri Hydro Development Corporation

  4. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
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  B)
   3 and 4 only
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  C)
   1, 2 and 4 only
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  D)
          1, 2, 3 and 4
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• question_answer3) Which among the following UMPPs are correctly matched with their location-

  1. Sasan UMPP	A. Andhra Pradesh
  2. Krishnapuram UMPP	B. Gujarat
  3. Tuilaiya UMPP	C. Jharkhand
  4. Mundra UMPP	D. Madhya Pradesh

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:
  A)
   1-D, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B
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  B)
          1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4
  done clear
  C)
   1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
  done clear
  D)
          1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
  done clear
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• question_answer4) 

  Consider the following statements on Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme. Which among the following statements are true?

  1. Government of India had approved the "Restructured APDRP" for 11th Plan as a Central Sponsored Scheme.

  2. The programme focuses on actual demonstrable performance in terms of AT & C loss reduction.

  3. Projects under the scheme are being taken up in two parts - Part-A as the projects for establishment of baseline data and IT applications for energy accounting/auditing and IT based consumer service centres and Part-B as regular distribution strengthening projects.

  4. Asian Development Bank is the nodal agency for operationalising the programme.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1 and 3 only                
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  B)
   2 and 4 only
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  C)
   1 and 4 only    
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  D)
   2 and 3 only
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• question_answer5) 

  Which among the following are true regarding National Grid?

  1. With the regional grids have been inter-connected, a national power grid in the country is being developed in a phased manner.

  2. At present, five regional grids namely northern, western, eastern and north- eastern and southern region are operating in a synchronous mode.

  3. A set of inter-regional links were developed under the centrally sponsored programme for facilitating exchange of operational surpluses among various regions in a limited manner.

  4. Inter-regional power transfer capacity of the national grid is planned to increase to about 66,000 MW at the end of 12th Plan by adding about 38,400 MW during the Plan.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only
  done clear
  B)
          1, 3 and 4 only
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4 only
  done clear
  D)
          1, 2, 3 and 4
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• question_answer6) 

  Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana has been a successful campaign for rural electrification. Which among the following are true in this regard?

  1. The objective is to provide access to electricity to all rural households.

  2. Households belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) are provided connections free of cost.

  3. Panchayati Raj institutions will have an important role of overseeing in advisory capacity, the delivery of services by the franchisees according to their identified responsibilities.

  4. With a view to augmenting the implementation capacities for the programme, REC has entered into MoUs with NTPC, Power Grid, NHPC and DVC to states wishing to use their services.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1, 2 and 4 only
  done clear
  B)
          1, 2 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4 only
  done clear
  D)
                      1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer7) 

  Consider the following statements on Public Sector Undertakings:

  1. National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd (NHPC) is listed with the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange.

  2. National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) is the nodal agency for implementation of Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana.

  3. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) is a "Schedule-A" Nav Ratna company.

  4. National Power Training Institute (NPTI) is committed to the development of human resources in power sector for the past four decades.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1 and 4 only
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only
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  C)
   2, 3 and 4 only
  done clear
  D)
          1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer8) 

  Which of the following statements are not true regarding Government Policy on Petroleum and Natural gas?

  1. Under NELP, National Oil Companies compete on an advantage with Indian and foreign companies to secure Petroleum Exploration Licences.

  2. Government backs companies in acquiring equity oil and gas assets overseas in order to enhance energy security.

  3. Government has approved a comprehensive CBM policy in 1997 to harness Coal Bed Methane (CBM) - a natural gas (Methane) absorbed in coal and lignite seams and an eco-friendly source of energy.

  4. The quality of auto fuels is not yet upgraded to Bharat Stage (BS) TV/III grades in the country in line with auto fuel policy.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1 and 2 only                
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4 only    
  done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 only
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• question_answer9) 

  The following statements shed light on developments in Indian renewable energy sector. Which among the following are true in this regard?

  1. The Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) has the main Object to promote conservation of petroleum products in major sectors through direct technical assistance, research and development educational training programmes and mass awareness campaigns.

  2. The coal reserves of India are chiefly located in Jharkhand, Odisha,

  Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

  3. Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) is an integrated Mining-cum-Power Project Company with open cast lignite mines linked with Thermal Power Stations.

  4. The country has an estimated renewable energy potential of around 15,000 MW from commercially exploitable sources of wind, small hydro, biomass.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   
  A)
                      1 and 3 only
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only       
  done clear
  C)
                  2 and 4 only                
  done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 only                       
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• question_answer10) 

  The Indian Policy on Renewable Energy and associated regulatory frame-work is mainly devised through Electricity Act 2003. Which among the following are true in this regard?

  1. Electricity Act 2003 recognises the role of renewable energy technology for supplying power to the utility grids though stand-alone systems are to be included.

  2. The Act empowers the State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) to specify a percentage of the total consumption of electricity from renewable energy sources, known as "Renewable Purchase Opportunity? (RPO).

  3. Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) seek to address the mismatch between availability of renewable sources and the requirement of the obligated entitles to meet their renewable purchase obligation.

  4. The Government has been promoting private investment in setting of renewable energy projects on a 'build-own and operate' basis with 100 percent foreign direct investment.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   
  A)
                     1 and 3 only                
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only       
  done clear
  C)
                    2 and 4 only    
  done clear
  D)
   3 and 4 only
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• question_answer11) Which among the following city/cities is/are developed as model solar cities
  A)
   Nagpur
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  B)
   Chandigarh        
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  C)
                    Gandhi nagar
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  D)
          All of the above                    
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• question_answer12) Which of the following renewable energy sources has the maximum installer capacity?                                                             
  A)
   Solar Energy                
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  B)
   Wind Energy      
  done clear
  C)
   Bio Gas                       
  done clear
  D)
   Small Hydro power                  
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• question_answer13) Which of the following has the maximum installed capacity in India?        
  A)
   Coal based Thermal power plants
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  B)
   Diesel based Thermal power plants
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  C)
   Hydro Electric Power projects
  done clear
  D)
   Solar Energy
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• question_answer14) Which among the following leads the renewable energy in terms of installed capacity?
  A)
   Hydro Electric Power     
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  B)
   Solar Power
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  C)
   Thermal Power
  done clear
  D)
          Wind Energy
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• question_answer15) Where is Centre for Wind Energy Technology (CWET) located?
  A)
   Chennai           
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  B)
   New Delhi
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  C)
   Lucknow                      
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  D)
   Bengaluru
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• question_answer16) Where is Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy (SSS-NIRE) located?
  A)
   Haryana          
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  B)
   Punjab
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  C)
   Delhi   
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  D)
   Kolkata
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• question_answer17) Which among the following is a Maharatna?
  A)
   Neyveli Lignite Corporation
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  B)
   Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
  done clear
  C)
   GAIL (India) Limited
  done clear
  D)
   Oil India Limited (OIL)
  done clear
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• question_answer18) Which among the following is a coal producing company?
  A)
   Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCC)
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  B)
   BHEL
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  C)
   National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)
  done clear
  D)
   Power Grid Ltd.
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• question_answer19) Who prepares National Electricity Plan?
  A)
   The Ministry of Power (MOP)
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  B)
   The Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
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  C)
   Appellate Tribunal
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  D)
   Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
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• question_answer20) 

  Consider the following statements on Civil Nuclear Liability Bill:

  1. The Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010 seeks to create a mechanism for compensating victims of nuclear damage arising from a nuclear incident

  2. The Bill fixes no-fault liability on operators without any right of recourse against certain persons

  3. The cap on the operator's liability is required, if all plants are owned by the government.

  4. The right of recourse against the supplier provided in the Bill is not compliant with international agreements India may wish to sign.

  Which of the above statements are correct? Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
           1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   3 and 4 only    
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4 only                
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4    
  done clear
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• question_answer21) Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth?
  A)
   The Earth's magnetic field diverts them towards its poles     
  done clear
  B)
   Ozone layer around the Earth reflects them back to outer space       
  done clear
  C)
   Moisture in the upper layers of atmosphere prevents them from reaching        the surface of the Earth
  done clear
  D)
   None of the statements ,  and  given above is correct.
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