Jal Urja Training (18 Oct. 2024 to 9 Jan.2025)

1.      What is the primary source of energy in a hydro power station?

• Gravitational potential energy of water
• Nuclear energy from reactors
• Solar energy from panels
• Wind energy from turbines

What is the function of a turbine in a hydro power station?

• To convert water pressure into electrical energy

• To store water for future use

• To regulate water flow

• To cool down the water after passing through the generator

3.Which of the following is not a type of hydro power station

• A) Run-of-river

• B) Pumped storage

• C) Tidal

• D) Nuclear

Which component of a hydro power station converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

• A) Turbine

• B) Generator

• C) Transformer

• D) Capacitor

Which type of hydro power station relies on the natural flow of water without the need for a dam

• A) Reservoir

• B) Run-of-river

• C) Pumped storage

• D) Tidal

What is the purpose of a spillway in a hydro power station?

• A) To control flooding

• B) To regulate water temperature

• C) To filter debris from the water

• D) To generate additional power

What is the main environmental impact associated with large hydro power stations

• A) Air pollution

• B) Habitat disruption

• C) Noise pollution

• D) Soil erosion

Which type of hydro power station involves pumping water from a lower reservoir to a higher reservoir during periods of low demand?

• A) Reservoir

• B) Run-of-river

• C) Pumped storage

• D) Tidal

Which of the following is a common type of hydro-mechanical gate used in dams?

• a)      Roller Gate

• b)      Sector Gate

• c)      Vertical Lift Gate

• d)     All of the above

What is the main purpose of spillway gates in a dam?

• a)      To generate electricity

• b)      To control water flow

• c)      To store sediment

• d)     To provide fish passages