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5 questions · 2024 · answers as per the UPSC key
UPSC 2024 · Q27 · Science & Technology › Energy & Environment · Save
Consider the following : 1. 2. 3. 4.
How many of the above are considered "Distributed Energy Resources" ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
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Answer: (d) All four
UPSC 2024 · Q31 · Science & Technology › Energy & Environment · Save
With reference to radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs), consider the following statements : 1. 2. 3.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
UPSC 2024 · Q37 · Science & Technology › Energy & Environment · Save
Which one of the following is the exhaust pipe emission from Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, powered by hydrogen ?
(a) Hydrogen peroxide
(b) Hydronium
(c) Oxygen
(d) Water vapour
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Answer: (d) Water vapour
UPSC 2024 · Q38 · Science & Technology › Energy & Environment · Save
Recently, the term "pumped-storage hydropower" is actually and appropriately discussed in the context of which one of the following ?
(a) Irrigation of terraced crop fields
(b) Lift irrigation of cereal crops
(c) Long duration energy storage
(d) Rainwater harvesting system
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Answer: (c) Long duration energy storage
UPSC 2024 · Q46 · Science & Technology › Energy & Environment · Save
Consider the following materials :
- Agricultural residues
- Corn grain
- Wastewater treatment sludge
- Wood mill waste
Which of the above can be used as feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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Answer: (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4