Generation of Electrical Energy MCQs (Part-5)

What is the primary function of a thermal power plant?

A To store electricity
B To convert heat energy into electrical energy
C To use wind energy for power generation
D To filter water for use in power generation

What type of energy is harnessed by wind turbines?

A Thermal energy
B Kinetic energy
C Solar energy
D Chemical energy

In a nuclear power plant, what process generates energy?

A Solar radiation
B Fission of uranium
C Combustion of coal
D Flow of water

What is the primary advantage of solar power?

A It is available all day and night
B It generates no emissions during operation
C It requires large amounts of water
D It can be stored for later use

Which energy source is used by a geothermal power plant?

A Sunlight
B Earth’s internal heat
C Wind
D Water

What is the main purpose of an energy storage system in a power plant?

A To generate power
B To store excess energy for later use
C To convert electricity into heat
D To increase fuel consumption

Which of the following is NOT a common renewable energy source?

A Wind
B Solar
C Coal
D Biomass

What is the role of the cooling system in a thermal power plant?

A To convert electrical energy into heat
B To condense steam back into water
C To cool the turbines
D To store excess energy

What type of power plant uses the movement of water to generate electricity?

A Nuclear power plant
B Hydroelectric power plant
C Wind power plant
D Solar power plant

What does the term “load forecasting” refer to in power systems?

A Estimating the amount of fuel needed
B Predicting future energy demand
C Measuring generator efficiency
D Storing excess electricity

What is the primary fuel source used in a biomass power plant?

A Coal
B Organic material such as wood or agricultural waste
C Uranium
D Natural gas

Which of the following is the main disadvantage of nuclear power plants?

A They generate a lot of waste
B They use renewable energy sources
C They are very expensive to build
D They require large amounts of water

Which energy source does a wind turbine utilize?

A Kinetic energy
B Nuclear energy
C Thermal energy
D Solar energy

What is the purpose of grid synchronization in power systems?

A To store excess electricity
B To ensure that generated power matches the grid’s voltage and frequency
C To increase power generation
D To reduce fuel consumption

Which energy source does a tidal energy system capture?

A Kinetic energy of waves
B Energy from ocean tides
C Solar energy
D Wind energy

What is cogeneration in power plants?

A The production of heat and electricity from the same energy source
B The generation of power from renewable sources
C The storage of energy for later use
D The reduction of emissions in power plants

What is the primary fuel source in a coal-fired power plant?

A Coal
B Wind
C Water
D Natural gas

What is the main environmental benefit of wind power?

A It produces no greenhouse gases during operation
B It requires large amounts of water
C It is very efficient in all weather conditions
D It can generate power at night

What is the primary function of a power plant’s backup power system?

A To provide power during grid failures or outages
B To store energy for future use
C To reduce emissions
D To increase power generation

What type of energy does a tidal energy system capture?

A Kinetic energy of waves
B Energy from ocean tides
C Solar energy
D Wind energy