Energy Technology — MCQ Practice

Which of the following statements about the National Green Hydrogen Mission is/are correct? 1. Its objective is to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. 2. It aims to achieve an annual green hydrogen production capacity of 5 million metric tonnes by 2030. 3. The mission focuses solely on hydrogen production from electrolysis using renewable energy.

Consider the following statements regarding Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): 1. Lithium-ion batteries are currently the most widely deployed BESS technology. 2. Pumped-hydro storage systems generally have lower round-trip efficiency compared to advanced Li-ion batteries. 3. BESS are crucial for grid stability and integration of intermittent renewable energy sources.

Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical Smart Grid system?

Consider the following pairs regarding energy technologies and their applications: 1. Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): Decarbonization of hard-to-abate industrial sectors. 2. PM-KUSUM Scheme: Promotion of large-scale offshore wind farms. 3. International Solar Alliance (ISA): Facilitating global cooperation for solar energy deployment.

Which of the following statements best describes the 'Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT)' scheme?

With reference to India's energy sector, consider the following statements: 1. India is a net importer of crude oil and natural gas. 2. The Electricity Act, 2003, places electricity in the Union List of the Seventh Schedule. 3. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was jointly launched by India and the USA.

Which of the following renewable energy sources is generally considered to have the highest capacity factor among the given options for India?