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UGC NET Paper 1: Natural and Energy Resources Questions
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1. Which of the following sources of energy has the maximum potential in India ?
2. Which of the following statements are true about a fuel cell?
(A) It is a device that uses electrochemical reactions to produce electric current
(B) It consists of a positive electrode and a negative electrode separated by an electrolyte
(C) Just like batteries it needs to be recharged With an electric current Choose the correct option from those given below:
3. Lunar eclipse occurs when
4. The share of which of the following sources of energy in electricity generation in India at present is the least?
5. Bitumen is obtained from :
6. The plume rise in a coal based power plant depends on:
(i) Buoyancy (ii) Atmospheric stability (iii) Momentum of exhaust gases Identify the correct code:
7. Choose the set of non-renewable resources
8. The percentage share of electrical power from solar energy in the total electric power generation from all renewable energy sources sought to be achieved by Indian government by the year 2022, is
9. Structure of earth's system consists of the following: Match List-I with List-II and give the correct answer. List-I List-II (Zone) (Chemical Character) A Atmosphere (i) Inert gases B Biosphere (ii) Salt, fresh water, snow and ice C Hydrosphere (iii) Organic substances skeleton matter D Lithosphere (iv) Light silicates Codes: A B C D
10. Assertion (A) : Conserving our soil resources is critical to human survival. Reason (R) : Soil is home to many microorganisms and contains minerals. Choose the correct code :
11. The maximum loss of forest lands in India is caused by :
12. The great Indian Bustard bird is found in
13. Which are the examples of potential kinetic energy? Select your answer from the options given below:
(i) Water that is behind a dam (ii) Radio signals (iii) An airplane idling on the runway (iv) A satellite before it is launched
(v) A coiled spring (vi) Heat harnessed from the oceans Option
14. Spread of forest fires is influenced by
(A) Slope (B) Soil Moisture
(C) Wind Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
15. Identify the correct sequence of energy sources in order of their share in the power sector in India :
16. Which of the following energy sources is used for conversion of energy in electricity generation? [21st June 2019-IInd Shift]
17. Indian government's target for share of renewable energy in the total installed capacity of electric power in India by the year 2030 is
18. Which of the following is not a renewable natural resource?
19. Algal blooms in oligotrophic lakes are:
20. The main constituents of biogas are
21. Consider the following statements:
(A) The radiational reflected back to the atmosphere is called albedo.
(B) The atmosphere is essential in maintaining the heat balance of the body.
(C) The heat and sunlight both pass through the atmosphere. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
22. Which of the following materials is widely used in solar cell fabrication? [21st June 2019-IInd Shift]
23. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:
i. Gujarat receives the highest solar radiation in the country. ii. India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world. iii. The maximum amount of wind power is contributed by Tamil Nadu. iv. The primary source of uranium in India is Jaduguda. Codes :
24. In Social Sciences, a central issue is the question of whether the social World can be studied using the methods of natural sciences. This statement refers to the issue of :
25. Which of the following is a biological method of disposal of Municipal Solid Waste?