Chapter-wise True/False Questions on
Renewable Energy
Chapter 1: Introduction & Sources of Energy
1. India is the world's second-largest consumer of coal. — False
2. Energy can exist as both potential and kinetic forms. — True
3. Electrical energy is a primary energy source. — False
Chapter 2: Renewable vs Non-Renewable Energy
1. Solar energy is a renewable source of energy. — True
2. Petroleum is considered a renewable energy source. — False
3. Non-commercial energy includes cow dung and firewood. — True
Chapter 3: Biomass Energy & Conversion
1. Biomass includes inorganic industrial waste. — False
2. Gasification requires a limited supply of oxygen. — True
3. Pyrolysis occurs in the presence of excess oxygen. — False
Chapter 4: Gasifiers & Producer Gas
1. Downdraft gasifiers produce low tar gas. — True
2. Updraft gasifiers are suitable for clean gas production in engines. — False
3. Producer gas can be used for power generation. — True
Chapter 5: Briquetting Technology
1. Screw press briquettes have a concentric hole. — True
2. Briquettes are easy to transport and store. — True
3. Briquettes are used as liquid fuels. — False
Chapter 6: Biogas Production
1. Biogas is mainly composed of methane and carbon dioxide. — True
2. The KVIC model uses a fixed dome. — False
3. Fixed dome plants require high maintenance due to moving parts. — False
Chapter 7: Biofuels & Characteristics
1. Biodiesel can be used directly in diesel engines. — True
2. High acid value in biofuels indicates good quality. — False
3. Cetane number indicates ignition quality. — True