Generation of Electrical Energy MCQs (Part-8)

What is the primary purpose of a cooling tower in a power plant?

A To generate electricity
B To cool down the turbine blades
C To condense steam back into water
D To store electricity for later use

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable?

A Natural gas
B Wind
C Uranium
D Coal

In a nuclear power plant, what is the primary fuel used for generating energy?

A Coal
B Uranium
C Biomass
D Natural gas

What is the main advantage of using solar energy?

A It requires large amounts of water
B It is a clean, renewable energy source
C It generates electricity at night
D It produces high greenhouse gas emissions

What type of energy is used by a wind turbine to generate electricity?

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

What is the primary disadvantage of using coal for power generation?

A It is a renewable energy source
B It produces large amounts of pollution and greenhouse gases
C It is too expensive to mine
D It generates little energy

Which energy source does a biomass power plant use?

A Water
B Organic materials such as wood and agricultural waste
C Wind
D Coal

What is the primary advantage of using solar energy?

A It is available all day and night
B It is a clean, renewable energy source
C It requires large amounts of water
D It produces high greenhouse gas emissions

What type of energy is used by a wind turbine to generate electricity?

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

What is the primary disadvantage of solar power generation?

A It generates no emissions
B It is dependent on weather conditions and sunlight
C It is expensive to install
D It requires large amounts of water

What is the primary disadvantage of using coal for power generation?

A It is a renewable energy source
B It produces large amounts of pollution and greenhouse gases
C It is too expensive to mine
D It generates little energy

What is the key characteristic of a geothermal power plant?

A It uses solar energy to generate electricity
B It uses heat from the Earth’s interior to generate electricity
C It relies on wind to turn turbines
D It converts chemical energy into electrical energy

Which of the following is a disadvantage of wind energy?

A It generates electricity all the time
B It is intermittent and depends on wind availability
C It produces large amounts of greenhouse gases
D It requires large amounts of water

What is the primary advantage of using geothermal energy?

A It is a reliable and renewable energy source
B It produces no emissions during operation
C It is widely available in all regions
D It is the most cost-effective form of energy generation

What is the function of the generator in a power plant?

A To store electrical energy
B To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
C To increase the temperature of the steam
D To cool the steam and condense it back to water

Which of the following is a key benefit of using wind energy?

A It generates high amounts of greenhouse gases
B It produces no emissions during operation
C It can only be used at night
D It requires large amounts of water

What is the main environmental concern when using fossil fuels for power generation?

A Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
B High energy efficiency
C Low operational costs
D High resource availability

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a combined cycle power plant?

A It uses both gas and steam turbines to improve efficiency
B It uses wind and solar energy
C It operates with a single turbine
D It generates power only from renewable sources

What type of energy is converted in a tidal power plant?

A Kinetic energy of water movements
B Heat energy
C Chemical energy
D Solar energy

What is the primary disadvantage of using solar power?

A It is available all day and night
B It is dependent on weather conditions and sunlight
C It generates high emissions during production
D It requires large amounts of water