Conservation of Energy

Which of the following is the primary role of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India?

• Generating electricity from renewable sources
  
  

• Manufacturing energy-efficient appliances
  
  

• Promoting energy efficiency and conservation
  
  

• Setting electricity tariffs

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of energy conservation?

• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

• Increase in energy costs

• Improved energy security

• Reduction in electricity bills

What do the 'star ratings' given by BEE on appliances indicate?

• Quality of manufacturing

• Price of the appliance

• Energy efficiency of the appliance

• Lifespan of the appliance

Which of the following is a key component of India's Energy Conservation Act, 2001?

• Free distribution of energy-saving devices

• Establishment of Bureau of Energy Efficiency

• Subsidies for coal-based power plants

• Promotion of nuclear energy

Why is energy conservation considered important in the context of national development?

• It encourages higher carbon emissions

• It slows down industrial growth

• It reduces dependency on imported fuels

• It reduces government revenues