Economy & Business MCQs

21.

The term 'clean energy transition' refers to:

A Shifting from renewable energy to fossil fuels

B Shifting from fossil fuels to renewable and low-carbon energy sources

C Maintaining the status quo of energy sources

D Focusing solely on nuclear energy

22.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a supportive policy for solar energy?

A Solar parks

B Production-linked incentives (PLI)

C Increased import duties on solar panels

D Ambitious solar targets

23.

What does 'Gigawatt (GW)' measure?

A Energy consumption

B Electrical power capacity

C Energy production over time

D Voltage

24.

The government has set more ambitious targets to further accelerate the deployment of:

A Fossil fuel technologies

B Clean energy technologies

C Traditional energy sources

D Nuclear waste management

25.

What is a consequence of the growth in renewable energy?

A Increased pollution

B Fostering innovation, creating green jobs, and attracting investment

C Reduced technological advancement

D Decreased employment opportunities

26.

The rapid expansion of renewable energy capacity is critical for India to meet its:

A Increased reliance on fossil fuels

B Climate commitments and ensure energy security

C Carbon emission targets

D Economic recession goals

27.

Besides solar, which other renewable energy source plays a crucial role in India's energy mix?

A Geothermal energy

B Tidal energy

C Wind energy

D Nuclear energy

28.

What are the key drivers for the growth of solar energy in India?

A Increasing technology costs and limited government support

B Ambitious targets, declining technology costs, and supportive policies

C Reduced demand for electricity

D Focus on fossil fuel expansion

29.

Which renewable energy source is the dominant contributor to India's total renewable capacity?

A Wind energy

B Hydropower

C Solar energy

D Biomass energy

30.

What is the total installed renewable energy capacity achieved by India as of early April 2026?

A 150 GW

B 175 GW

C 200 GW

D 225 GW

Economy & Business MCQs - 2026-04-01