MCQs on Solar Energy Conversion

Which of the following is NOT a direct method of solar energy utilization?

• Photovoltaic (PV) conversion

• Solar thermal systems

• Biomass energy

• Solar water heating

Which device is used to generate electricity from solar energy?

• Solar thermal collector

• Solar photovoltaic (PV) module

• Wind turbine

• Diesel generator

Which solar collector can achieve temperatures above 400°C?

• Flat Plate Collector (FPC)

• Evacuated Tube Collector (ETC)

• Paraboloid Concentrating Collector

• Solar Air Heater

Which of the following solar collectors operates in the temperature range of 40-130°C?

• Flat Plate Collector (FPC)

• Parabolic Dish Collector

• Evacuated Tube Collector (ETC)

• Solar Pond

Which solar application uses synthetic oil for generating superheated high-pressure steam?

• Solar PV system

• Cylindrical Parabolic Concentrating Collector

• Solar Air Heater

• Solar Box Cooker

What is the main advantage of a Flat Plate Collector (FPC)?

• High efficiency at very high temperatures

• Simple design with no moving parts

• Requires continuous solar tracking

• Used only for electricity generation

Which of the following is a thermal energy storage method?

• Lead-acid battery

• Latent heat storage

• Flywheel storage

• Compressed air storage

What is the purpose of a solar pond?

• Store solar radiation in chemical form

• Trap and store solar heat using layers of salt water

• Convert solar energy directly into electricity

• Heat air for industrial drying applications

Which of the following is a hybrid stand-alone solar power system?

• Grid-connected PV system

• PV system with battery storage

• Solar PV with a diesel generator backup

• Direct-feed solar pump

Which is the largest solar power plant in India?

• Kamuthi Solar Power Project

• Pavagada Solar Park

• Charanka Solar Park

• Bhadla Solar Park