India's power capacity ~560 GW; non-fossil share 55% – Quiz (13.11.2026)

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India's power capacity ~560 GW; non-fossil share 55% – Quiz (13.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Muppandal, one of India's largest onshore wind-farm clusters, is in which district?

Correct Answer: B [Kanniyakumari]

Explanation:

Kanniyakumari – the south-west monsoon wind funnels through the Aralvaimozhi pass. India's wind capacity is 59.20 GW.

2.  
Bagasse cogeneration, a major source of bio-power, uses the residue of which crop?

Correct Answer: A [Sugarcane]

Explanation:

Sugarcane – the fibre left after juice extraction; sugar mills make both power and steam (about 9,821 MW).

3.  
Where is the Puga valley, regarded as India's most promising geothermal energy field?

Correct Answer: C [Ladakh]

Explanation:

Ladakh – an ONGC pilot project. National Geothermal Policy: 15 Sep 2025; GSI estimates about 10,600 MW of potential.

4.  
What is the main constituent of compressed biogas (CBG), promoted under the GOBARdhan scheme?

Correct Answer: D [Methane]

Explanation:

Methane (over 90%) – purified biogas from anaerobic digestion of dung and farm waste.

5.  
In India, hydro projects up to what capacity are classed as 'small hydro' under the MNRE?

Correct Answer: B [25 MW]

Explanation:

Up to 25 MW – MNRE; larger ones fall under the Ministry of Power. The new Small Hydro scheme: ₹2,584.60 crore, ~1,500 MW.

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