Geography · Chapter 14 of 29

Electrical Energy: BPSC Prelims PYQs

10 previous-year questions on Electrical Energy, asked 1995–2020. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 63rd BPSC Prelims 2017

   What is the share of hydroelectric power in the total electricity produced in India?

   1. A10 percent
   2. B12 percent
   3. C20 percent
   4. D22 percent
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 65th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

   In India, the share of renewable energy in total electricity production increased from 6 percent in 2014–15 to what percentage in 2018–19?

   1. A12 percent
   2. B14 percent
   3. C10 percent
   4. D7 percent
   5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. 47th BPSC Prelims 2005

   Which one of the following statements about energy production and consumption in India is not correct?

   1. ADuring the last decade, energy production in India has shown a declining trend
   2. BThe per capita energy consumption in the world is the lowest in India
   3. CThe non-conventional sources of energy contribute less than one percent of the total commercial energy produced in India
   4. DThe industry is the major energy consuming sector in India
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. 53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

   In India, per capita consumption of energy in 1994 was –

   1. A300 kg. of oil equivalent
   2. B360 kg. of oil equivalent
   3. C243 kg. of oil equivalent
   4. D343 kg. of oil equivalent
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. 53rd–55th BPSC Prelims 2011

   Consider the following causes of the financial weakness of State Electricity Boards in India— I. Sale of electricity to agricultural and domestic consumers at prices lower than the cost of production. II. High transmission and distribution losses. III. Lack of commercial autonomy of State Electricity Boards. IV. Implementation of social subsidy policies through State Electricity Boards by state governments. Which of the above are correct?

   1. AI, II and III
   2. BI, II, III and IV
   3. CI, III and IV
   4. DII, III and IV
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 66th BPSC Prelims 2020

   Which one of the following States is a leading producer of solar energy in India?

   1. ATelangana
   2. BKarnataka
   3. CAndhra Pradesh
   4. DRajasthan
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

   Solar energy is obtained from which of the following?

   1. AMoon
   2. BSea
   3. CSun
   4. DWind
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 40th BPSC Prelims 1995

   Which of the following has the largest reserve of alternative energy?

   1. ASolar energy
   2. BTidal energy
   3. CNuclear energy
   4. DGeothermal energy
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

   Kaiga—

   1. AIt is near Mangaluru; there is a nuclear power plant here
   2. BIt is a new industrial centre in Tamil Nadu
   3. CIt is in Maharashtra and is known for the information technology industry
   4. DIt is on the Konkan coast and is known for beautiful scenery
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    When was the Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC) established?

    1. A1856
    2. B1914
    3. C1936
    4. D1956
    Answer and explanation →