Online National Energy Conservation Day 2025 Quiz Contest

Organizer: IITM–EIACP PC-RP, Pune, India.

About the Quiz Contest

• To mark National Energy Conservation Day 2025 Quiz Contest, IITM-EIACP PC-RP, Pune participate will help promote responsible energy use and a sustainable future.
• To National Energy Conservation Day, invites citizens to participate in this online MCQ quiz.
• The quiz tests your understanding of energy conservation, energy efficiency, and sustainable energy practices.
• Free Participants.
• Take the quiz, spread awareness, and be an energy-smart citizen!

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1. Energy conservation differs from energy efficiency because it mainly focuses on:
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   Using advanced technology
   Reducing unnecessary energy use through behavior
   Increasing energy production
   Replacing fossil fuels only
2. Which action provides the highest potential for household energy savings in India?
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   Switching to LED lighting
   Improving building insulation and ventilation
   Using smart meters
   Buying energy-efficient gadgets
3. The BEE Star Labelling Programme in India is mandatory for:
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   All electrical appliances
   Industrial machinery only
   Selected appliances notified by the government
   Renewable energy equipment only
4. “Standby power loss” refers to:
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   Power lost during transmission
   Energy consumed when devices are switched off but plugged in
   Power loss due to voltage fluctuation
   Energy used during peak hours
5. Which parameter is most important while selecting an energy-efficient air conditioner?
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   Brand name
   Cooling capacity in tons only
   ISEER rating
   Color and design
6. Peak electricity demand in urban India generally occurs during:
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   Early morning hours
   Afternoon only
   Evening hours
   Late night hours
7. Demand-side management (DSM) mainly aims to:
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   Increase power generation
   Reduce transmission losses
   Optimize energy consumption patterns
   Promote fossil fuel use
8. Which sector has the largest potential for energy efficiency improvement in India?
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   Residential
   Transport
   Industrial
   Commercial
9. Replacing conventional motors with energy-efficient motors mainly reduces:
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   Capital cost
   Maintenance cost only
   Electricity consumption over lifecycle
   Noise pollution only
10. Which fuel transition supports energy conservation in transportation?
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    Petrol to diesel
    Diesel to coal
    Internal combustion vehicles to electric vehicles
    Electric vehicles to hybrid vehicles
11. Which building feature directly contributes to reduced cooling energy demand?
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    Dark-colored roofs
    Large glass facades without shading
    Proper orientation and natural ventilation
    Artificial lighting during daytime
12. Time-of-Day (ToD) tariffs encourage consumers to:
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    Use electricity during peak hours
    Shift consumption to off-peak hours
    Increase total energy use
    Avoid renewable energy
13. Energy audits are conducted primarily to:
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    Increase electricity tariffs
    Identify areas of energy wastage
    Install renewable power plants
    Measure carbon credits
14. Which technology helps reduce transmission and distribution losses?
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    Smart grids
    Coal-based power plants
    Diesel generators
    Incandescent lighting
15. Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis considers:
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    Purchase price only
    Electricity cost only
    Initial cost plus operating cost over lifetime
    Government subsidy only
16. Why is energy conservation a low-cost climate solution?
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    It requires no policy support
    It avoids the need for new power plants
    It increases energy demand
    It replaces renewable energy
17. Which Indian legislation provides the legal framework for energy efficiency?
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    Environment Protection Act, 1986
    Electricity Act, 2003
    Energy Conservation Act, 2001
    National Green Tribunal Act
18. In industrial processes, waste heat recovery helps to:
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    Increase fuel consumption
    Reduce process efficiency
    Reuse excess heat for useful work
    Increase emissions
19. Which indicator measures national energy efficiency performance?
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    GDP only
    Energy intensity (energy use per unit GDP)
    Population growth rate
    Electricity tariffs
20. Energy conservation contributes to energy security by:
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    Increasing energy imports
    Reducing dependence on fossil fuels
    Increasing power consumption
    Limiting renewable energy use