Peak Power Deficit

Q.

Out of 65 percent of total consumption of commercial energy in India, which of the following is the largest source?

1. Hydro energy

2. Natural gas

3. Coal

4. Oil

Q.

Do you think India's installed capacity to generate electricity is sufficient?

Q.

At present, nuclear energy accounts for only ______percent of total primary energy consumption in India.

1. 2

2. 5

3. 1

4. 10

Q.

How can we decrease the peak power deficit?

1. By decreasing energy tariffs

2. By increasing the installed capacity

3. By utilising existing capacity more efficiently

4. By cutting down on the use of non-renewable sources

Q.

Commercial consumption takes up about ___ percent of the total energy consumed in India.

Q. Shortfalls in electricity generation when consumers require it is referred to as .

1. Capacity Gap
2. Transmission Losses
3. Peak Power Deficit
4. Demand Deficit

Q.

How can we better deal with peak power deficits?

1. Install more power generation capacity

2. Install more electricity saving appliances.

3. Increase the peak time tariffs of electricity

4. Reduce the peak time tariffs of electricity