2024 question paper
Renewable Energy Sources
26 questions
Q1a. Which of the following is the primary source of energy for life on Earth? (i) Wind (ii) Geothermal (iii) Fossil fuels (iv) Sun20242m
Unit-1.0 Solar Energy
View this question on its own page →Which of the following is the primary source of energy for life on Earth?
(i) Wind
(ii) Geothermal
(iii) Fossil fuels
(iv) SunQ1b. Which device is used to record the duration of sunshine in a day? (i) Pyroheliometer (ii) Thermometer (iii) Pyranometer (iv) Sunshine recorder20242m
Unit-1.0 Solar Energy
View this question on its own page →Which device is used to record the duration of sunshine in a day?
(i) Pyroheliometer
(ii) Thermometer
(iii) Pyranometer
(iv) Sunshine recorderQ1c. Which instrument is commonly used to monitor wind speed at a site? (i) Barometer (ii) Thermometer (iii) Anemometer (iv) Altimeter20242m
Unit-2.0 Wind Energy
View this question on its own page →Which instrument is commonly used to monitor wind speed at a site?
(i) Barometer
(ii) Thermometer
(iii) Anemometer
(iv) AltimeterQ1d. What is a key consideration when selecting a site for wind turbine installation? (i) High building density (ii) Proximity to consistent and strong wind flow (iii) Low average wind speed (iv) Shaded and forested areas20242m
Unit-2.0 Wind Energy
View this question on its own page →What is a key consideration when selecting a site for wind turbine installation?
(i) High building density
(ii) Proximity to consistent and strong wind flow
(iii) Low average wind speed
(iv) Shaded and forested areasQ1e. What is the primary process by which plants convert solar energy into chemical energy? (i) Respiration (ii) Fermentation (iii) Photosynthesis (iv) Combustion20242m
Unit-3.0 Biomass Energy
View this question on its own page →What is the primary process by which plants convert solar energy into chemical energy?
(i) Respiration
(ii) Fermentation
(iii) Photosynthesis
(iv) CombustionQ1f. Which biomass conversion technology involves breaking down organic material in the absence of oxygen to produce gas? (i) Combustion (ii) Gasification (iii) Fermentation (iv) Hydrolysis20242m
Unit-3.0 Biomass Energy
View this question on its own page →Which biomass conversion technology involves breaking down organic material in the absence of oxygen to produce gas?
(i) Combustion
(ii) Gasification
(iii) Fermentation
(iv) HydrolysisQ1g. What is the primary advantage of hydrogen as a fuel? (i) High carbon emissions (ii) Clean combustion with water as the only byproduct (iii) Low energy content (iv) Difficult storage20242m
Unit-4.0 Hydrogen Energy
View this question on its own page →What is the primary advantage of hydrogen as a fuel?
(i) High carbon emissions
(ii) Clean combustion with water as the only byproduct
(iii) Low energy content
(iv) Difficult storageQ1h. Which component is essential for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity? (i) Fuel cell (ii) Turbine (iii) Electrolyser (iv) Condenser20242m
Unit-4.0 Hydrogen Energy
View this question on its own page →Which component is essential for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity?
(i) Fuel cell
(ii) Turbine
(iii) Electrolyser
(iv) CondenserQ1i. What causes high and low tides in the ocean? (i) Wind speed variations (ii) Gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun (iii) Earth's magnetic field (iv) Ocean salinity20242m
Unit-5.0 Ocean
View this question on its own page →What causes high and low tides in the ocean?
(i) Wind speed variations
(ii) Gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun
(iii) Earth's magnetic field
(iv) Ocean salinityQ1j. What is the primary source of geothermal energy? (i) Solar radiation (ii) Ocean currents (iii) Earth's internal heat (iv) Wind pressure20242m
Unit-6.0 Geothermal Energy
View this question on its own page →What is the primary source of geothermal energy?
(i) Solar radiation
(ii) Ocean currents
(iii) Earth's internal heat
(iv) Wind pressureQ2a. Explain how the Sun acts as a primary source of energy for Earth and its significance in the energy cycle.20247m
Unit-1.0 Solar Energy
View this question on its own page →Explain how the Sun acts as a primary source of energy for Earth and its significance in the energy cycle.
Q2b. Discuss the importance of solar energy and the factors that influence solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface.20247m
Unit-1.0 Solar Energy
View this question on its own page →Discuss the importance of solar energy and the factors that influence solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
Q3a. Describe the main considerations in selecting a site for wind generators.20247m
Unit-2.0 Wind Energy
View this question on its own page →Describe the main considerations in selecting a site for wind generators.
Q3b. How are wind energy conversion system classified?20247m
Unit-2.0 Wind Energy
View this question on its own page →How are wind energy conversion system classified?
Q4a. Describe with a neat sketch the working of a wind energy conversion system (WECS) with main components.20247m
Unit-2.0 Wind Energy
View this question on its own page →Describe with a neat sketch the working of a wind energy conversion system (WECS) with main components.
Q4b. How biomass conversions take place?20247m
Q5a. Explain the process photosynthesis. What are the conditions, which are necessary for it?20247m
Unit-3.0 Biomass Energy
View this question on its own page →Explain the process photosynthesis. What are the conditions, which are necessary for it?
Q5b. What factors affecting the biomass generation, explain in details?20247m
Unit-3.0 Biomass Energy
View this question on its own page →What factors affecting the biomass generation, explain in details?
Q6a. Explain the basic concepts and importance of hydrogen energy as a clean fuel source.20247m
Unit-4.0 Hydrogen Energy
View this question on its own page →Explain the basic concepts and importance of hydrogen energy as a clean fuel source.
Q6b. Explain various methodologies used for hydrogen energy extraction and their advantages.20247m
Unit-4.0 Hydrogen Energy
View this question on its own page →Explain various methodologies used for hydrogen energy extraction and their advantages.
Q7a. Explain the principle of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and differentiate between offshore and onshore systems.20247m
Unit-5.0 Ocean
View this question on its own page →Explain the principle of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and differentiate between offshore and onshore systems.
Q7b. Explain the working and components of ocean tidal energy conversion schemes.20247m
Unit-5.0 Ocean
View this question on its own page →Explain the working and components of ocean tidal energy conversion schemes.
Q8a. Explain the origin and global distribution of geothermal energy resources.20247m
Unit-6.0 Geothermal Energy
View this question on its own page →Explain the origin and global distribution of geothermal energy resources.
Q8b. Describe the working principles of geothermal power plants.20247m
Unit-6.0 Geothermal Energy
View this question on its own page →Describe the working principles of geothermal power plants.
Q9a. Explain the methods used for the storage of solar energy for heating purposes and discuss their advantages and limitations.20247m
Unit-1.0 Solar Energy
View this question on its own page →Explain the methods used for the storage of solar energy for heating purposes and discuss their advantages and limitations.
Q9b. Explain the following terms: (i) Biogas (ii) Pyranometer (iii) Wind Energy (iv) Solar Energy20247m
Multiple Units
View this question on its own page →Explain the following terms:
(i) Biogas
(ii) Pyranometer
(iii) Wind Energy
(iv) Solar Energy