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WorksheetsENERGY CONSERVATION - Round 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which among the following is the most energy-efficient?
A.
Incandescent bulb
B.
Fluorescent tube light
C.
Compact fluorescent lamp
D.
All are equally efficient.
In India and elsewhere, biomass can be obtained from
A.
Groundnut shells
B.
Sugarcane bagasse
C.
Rice husk
D.
All of the above
In rural areas, this gas can be generated and used for cooking and lighting.
A.Biogas
B.
Oxygen
C.
Ammonia
D.
None of these
Large amounts of solar energy are stored in the oceans and seas. The process of harnessing this energy is called
A.OTEC (ocean thermal energy conversion)
B.
OTC (ocean thermal conversion)
C.
OSTEC (ocean and sea thermal energy conversion)
D.
OTEC(Ocean technology of energy conversion)
Some people disapprove of wind turbines because:
A.
They do not like windmills.
B.
They get in the way of photographs.
C.
Wind farms are not real farms.
D.
They are often built in areas of natural beauty.
Natural gas is transported mainly by
A.
Pipelines
B.
Trucks
C.
Auto rickshaw
D.
All three equally
How much of the energy in burning coal reaches the consumer as electricity?
A.
1/3 (one-third)
B.
1/2 (one-half)
C.
3/4 (three-quarters)
D.
9/10 (nine-tenths)
The state’s and citizens’ responsibilities for environmental protection is enshrined in the Constitution of India in the following two articles:
A.
38G and 58A
B.
55B and 51D
C.
48A and 51G
D.
59B and 12D
A device is fitted to motor vehicles to chemically reduce some gasses produced by internal combustion engines like NOx, CO, and HC into less harmful products. Name this device.
A.Catalytic converter
B.
2-stroke engines
C.
Carburetor
D.
Tailpipe
.………………..of power consumed by incandescent bulbs gets wasted in the form of heat.
A.
60%
B.
75%
C.
85%
D.
50%
A much cheaper and lighter fuel extracted from crude oil is used to adulterate petrol in the ratio of 3:1 (adulterant: petrol). It causes damage to the vehicle engine, besides leading to high emission levels. Name this common adulterant of petrol that most easily escapes detection.
A.Diesel
D.
Mobile oil
B.
Kerosene
C.
Naphtha
D.
Mobile oil
Which one is not in National Action Plan on Climate Change?
A.
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
B.
National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
C.
National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency
D.
National Mission for Energy Conservation
Mithi Virdi came in News due to the coming nuclear power plant to be set up in
A.
Odisha
B.
West Bengal
C.
Himachal Pradesh
D.
Gujrat
Which of the following are the types of Electric Vehicles (EVs)?
A)
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
B)
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
C)
Pure Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)
D)
All of the above
ECBC stands for:
A)
Energy Conservation Building Code
B)
Environment Conservation and Biodiversity Centre
C)
External Commercial Borrowings Cell
D)
None of the above
Which of the following is not true?
A)
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of EVs is quite low, as charging, maintenance, and operational costs are much lower than that of ICE vehicles.
B)
Electric vehicles are not safe.
C)
Transport sector accounts for 23% of global GHG emissions.
D)
Time of EV charging depends upon the type of charger adopted for charging.
How much electricity one can save by increasing the temperature of AC by 1°C?
A)
2%
B)
4%
C)
0.06
D)
8%
What is the recommended orientation for installing windows to maximize daylight usage?
A)
South and West
B)
North and East
C)
East and West
D)
South and North
What is the recommended temperature setting for air conditioning systems to balance comfort and energy efficiency?
A)
24°C
B)
18°C
C)
30°C
D)
22°C
In India, which government agency is responsible for setting energy efficiency standards and labeling for appliances and equipment?
A)
BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency)
B)
CERC (Central Electricity Regulatory Commission)
C)
MNRE (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy)
D)
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
