Living without electricity Reading

What is the main source of lighting for 43 percent of rural India?

• Kerosene

• Electricity

• Solar power

• Candles

What is the primary focus of the article by Julie McCarthy?

• The impact of electricity on urban life

• The struggle to implement clean energy in rural India

• The history of electricity in India

• The role of government in urban development

Why is the village of Sadikpur not connected to the national power grid?

• It lacks the required number of residents

• It is too far from the main power lines

• The villagers prefer traditional methods

• The government has not approved it

What health issues are associated with the use of kerosene and wood burning indoors?

• Respiratory diseases

• Skin allergies

• Digestive problems

• Vision impairment

What initiative did President Barack Obama announce during his visit to India?

• A multibillion dollar green energy initiative

• A new trade agreement

• A cultural exchange program

• A military partnership

What solution has the Indian energy company Selco provided to underserved households?

• Solar home lighting systems

• Free electricity

• Wind turbines

• Hydroelectric power

What is the mission of Harish Hande, the founder of Selco?

• To eradicate poverty and darkness with renewable energy

• To provide free electricity to all

• To build new power plants

• To reduce the cost of electricity