Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan: RAS Prelims MCQs
79 RAS Prelims MCQs on energy infrastructure in Rajasthan cover renewable energy, power distribution and the financial health of DISCOMs. The Solar Energy Policy 2019, wind parks, the Green Energy Corridor, UDAY, RDSS, smart meters, AT&C losses and green hydrogen are asked as facts, causes and effects.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q51. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
Energy Entities in Rajasthan
Primary Function
A. RERC
i. Power Generation
B. RUVNL
ii. Power Transmission
C. RVPNL
iii. Bulk Power Trading and Procurement
D. RVUNL
iv. Regulatory oversight and Tariff determination
Explanation
Different entities manage the various aspects of Rajasthan’s power sector. RERC is the regulatory body that determines tariffs. RUVNL handles bulk power trading and procurement for the DISCOMs. RVPNL is responsible for high-voltage transmission, while RVUNL focuses on the generation of power from state-owned plants. This division of labor allows for specialized management across the entire energy value chain.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q52. Identify the correct pair representing a major transmission infrastructure project and its funding agency in Rajasthan:
Explanation
The Green Energy Corridor project in Rajasthan has received significant financial backing from international agencies, notably the KfW Development Bank of Germany. This funding supports the construction of advanced transmission infrastructure needed to evacuate large amounts of renewable energy. Such international partnerships are crucial for financing the high capital costs associated with modernizing the state’s power grid.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q53. Under rural electrification schemes like Saubhagya, how were highly remote and inaccessible hamlets (Dhanis) in the Thar desert electrified?
Explanation
In the vast and sparsely populated Thar desert, extending the traditional electrical grid to highly remote hamlets or Dhanis is often logistically and financially unviable. To solve this, the Saubhagya scheme utilized standalone off-grid solar photovoltaic systems. These individual solar units provide enough power for lighting and basic appliances, ensuring that even the most isolated desert households receive electricity.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q54. Consider the following statements regarding the implementation of the Saubhagya scheme in Rajasthan: I. It targeted both rural and urban households that lacked electricity access. II. Free electricity connections were provided to households identified under the Socio- Economic Caste Census (SECC) 2011. III. Non-poor households were provided connections at a subsidized cost payable in installments. IV. The scheme strictly barred the use of solar power systems for electrification. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Saubhagya scheme provided free electricity connections to poor households identified via census data, while others could pay in installments. It covered both rural and urban areas. Importantly, the scheme did not bar solar power; instead, it actively used solar home systems to reach remote areas where grid extension was impossible. This inclusive approach helped Rajasthan achieve near-total household electrification.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q55. Identify the incorrect statement distinguishing the DDUGJY (Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana) from the Saubhagya scheme in Rajasthan:
Explanation
DDUGJY, or Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, was specifically focused on rural electrification and infrastructure, rather than urban areas. Its main goals were to separate agricultural and non-agricultural feeders and strengthen rural distribution networks. While Saubhagya targeted individual household connections, DDUGJY worked on the broader village-level infrastructure, and both were essential for improving the state’s power access.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q56. Which central public sector enterprise acts as the nodal agency for funding and monitoring major rural electrification schemes (like Saubhagya and DDUGJY) across states, including Rajasthan?
Explanation
The Rural Electrification Corporation Limited serves as the primary nodal agency for financing and monitoring major electrification schemes like Saubhagya and DDUGJY across India.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q57. In the context of Rajasthan’s power sector challenges, what does the term AT&C losses refer to?
Explanation
AT&C losses means Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses, the loss of energy in transmission and distribution together with commercial losses from theft and poor collection.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q58. Which of the following is the most direct cause and effect relationship explaining the poor financial health of DISCOMs in Rajasthan prior to recent reforms?
Explanation
The poor financial health of Rajasthan’s DISCOMs came from subsidised agricultural supply and high AT&C losses, which led to mounting debt.
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Q59. Despite the state government taking over substantial debt under the UDAY scheme, what remains a persistent challenge for Rajasthan DISCOMs?
Explanation
Even after the State took over debt under the UDAY scheme, Rajasthan’s DISCOMs still face a continuous gap between the average cost of supply and the average revenue realised.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Q60. Identify the exception. Which of the following is NOT a primary reason for high AT&C losses in the Rajasthan power distribution network?
Explanation
Theft, unmetered connections, long low-tension lines for sparse populations and poor billing and collection cause high AT&C losses. The use of superconducting materials in cables is not a cause, so D is the exception.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(b) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i
52
(b) Green Energy Corridor (Intra-state) - KfW Development Bank (Germany)
53
(c) Through standalone off-grid solar photovoltaic (SPV) systems.
54
(d) I, II and III
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(c) DDUGJY was specifically designed only for urban municipal areas.
(a) Subsidized agricultural supply and high AT&C losses led to mounting debt.
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(a) Continuous gap between the Average Cost of Supply and Average Revenue Realized.
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(d) Use of efficient superconducting materials in state transmission cables.
Key facts from Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan
Under the Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy 2019, the 30 GW target gave 24 GW to utility-scale solar parks.
Soda Bandhan is a wind energy park in Jaisalmer.
The Green Energy Corridor of RVPNL evacuates solar and wind power to the national grid.
AT&C losses means Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses; theft, unmetered connections and poor collection cause them.
UDAY brought a debt takeover for DISCOMs; RDSS funds smart metering and infrastructure upgrades; PM-KUSUM solarises agricultural pumps and Saubhagya electrified households.
Pre-paid smart meters give upfront revenue collection; Rajasthan can be a green hydrogen hub because of its cheap renewable power.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan?
This page has 79 practice MCQs on Energy Infrastructure in Rajasthan (Rajasthan Economy). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
What does AT&C loss mean?
Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses, which combine the energy lost in transmission and distribution with the revenue lost through theft, billing errors and poor collection. It is the main measure of a DISCOM’s efficiency.
Which scheme is used to install smart meters in Rajasthan?
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS). It supports smart metering and distribution upgrades to reduce AT&C losses, and pre-paid smart meters help DISCOMs get their revenue upfront, which improves their cash flow.
What is the solar capacity target of the 2019 policy?
30 GW, of which 24 GW is allotted to utility or grid-scale solar parks. The rest is meant for rooftop, decentralised projects and solar pumps, which together are a much smaller part of the target.
