10 MCQs on Scheme Guidelines for Funding of Testing Facilities under NGHM

MCQs on Scheme Guidelines for Funding of Testing Facilities under NGHM

1. What is the main objective of the Scheme on "Funding of testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support for development of Standards and Regulatory framework" under NGHM?

a) To increase the production capacity of Green Hydrogen
b) To bridge the gap in existing testing infrastructures for various components of the Green Hydrogen value chain
c) To promote the use of fossil fuels
d) To develop new renewable energy sources
Answer: b) To bridge the gap in existing testing infrastructures for various components of the Green Hydrogen value chain

2. What is the timeline for setting up new testing and certification facilities under the scheme?

a) 12 months from the date of sanction by MNRE
b) 18 months from the date of sanction by MNRE
c) 24 months from the date of sanction by MNRE
d) 36 months from the date of sanction by MNRE
Answer: b) 18 months from the date of sanction by MNRE

3. Who is the implementing agency for the scheme?

a) Bureau of Energy Efficiency
b) Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency
c) National Institute of Solar Energy
d) Central Pollution Control Board
Answer: c) National Institute of Solar Energy

4. What is the budgetary outlay for the scheme till 2025-26?

a) Rs. 100 Crores
b) Rs. 150 Crores
c) Rs. 200 Crores
d) Rs. 250 Crores
Answer: c) Rs. 200 Crores

5. Under the scheme, what is the funding pattern for Government entities?

a) Upto 50%
b) Upto 60%
c) Upto 70%
d) Upto 100%
Answer: d) Upto 100%

6. When was the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) launched?

a) 2021
b) 2022
c) 2023
d) 2024
Answer: c) 2023

7. What is the objective of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM)?

a) To develop nuclear energy
b) To increase coal production
c) To make India a leading producer and supplier of Green Hydrogen
d) To promote the use of natural gas
Answer: c) To make India a leading producer and supplier of Green Hydrogen

8. By what year does the NGHM aim to achieve a Green Hydrogen production capacity of 5 MMT?

a) 2025
b) 2027
c) 2029
d) 2030
Answer: d) 2030

9. How does the NGHM plan to reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports by 2030?

a) By increasing coal imports
b) By increasing solar power production
c) By achieving a Green Hydrogen production capacity of 5 MMT
d) By increasing nuclear power capacity
Answer: c) By achieving a Green Hydrogen production capacity of 5 MMT

10. How is Green Hydrogen produced under the NGHM?

a) By burning fossil fuels
b) By electrolysis of water with electricity generated by renewable energy
c) By nuclear fission
d) By converting natural gas
Answer: b) By electrolysis of water with electricity generated by renewable energy