UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Non-Fossil Fuel Share In Total Installed Power Capacity

Q1. In the context of India's Nationally Determined Contribution, the term 'non-fossil fuel share' most precisely refers to which one of the following?

  • A. The proportion of total installed electricity generation capacity accounted for by sources other than coal, lignite, gas and diesel
  • B. The proportion of electricity actually generated in a year from renewable and nuclear sources
  • C. The proportion of total primary energy consumption met from renewable sources
  • D. The proportion of grid electricity supplied to consumers from clean sources during peak demand hours

Q2. With reference to India's installed electricity generation capacity as on 31 December 2025, consider the following statements: 1. The total installed generation capacity stood at 5,13,730 MW. 2. Non-fossil fuel sources accounted for 2,66,788 MW. 3. The non-fossil fuel share was 51.93%. 4. Fossil fuel sources accounted for 2,66,788 MW. Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?

  1. The total installed generation capacity stood at 5,13,730 MW.
  2. Non-fossil fuel sources accounted for 2,66,788 MW.
  3. The non-fossil fuel share was 51.93%.
  4. Fossil fuel sources accounted for 2,66,788 MW.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 4 only
  • C. 2 and 3
  • D. 3 and 4

Q3. As on 31 December 2025, what was the share of non-fossil fuel sources in India's total installed electricity generation capacity?

  • A. 40.1%
  • B. 44.0%
  • C. 48.07%
  • D. 51.93%

Q4. With reference to how India's Updated NDC (2022) differs from its first NDC (2015), consider the following statements: 1. The first NDC set a 40% non-fossil installed-capacity target, which the Updated NDC raised to about 50%. 2. The first NDC's goal of reducing emission intensity of GDP by 33–35% from 2005 levels was raised to 45% in the Updated NDC. 3. The Updated NDC of 2022 introduced 'Net Zero by 2070' as a quantified target communicated to the UNFCCC as part of the NDC. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The first NDC set a 40% non-fossil installed-capacity target, which the Updated NDC raised to about 50%.
  2. The first NDC's goal of reducing emission intensity of GDP by 33–35% from 2005 levels was raised to 45% in the Updated NDC.
  3. The Updated NDC of 2022 introduced 'Net Zero by 2070' as a quantified target communicated to the UNFCCC as part of the NDC.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q5. India's Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (2022) was, after Cabinet approval, formally communicated to the UNFCCC by which one of the following Union Ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • B. Ministry of Power
  • C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
  • D. Ministry of External Affairs

Q6. With reference to the 'Panchamrit' announced by India at COP-26 (Glasgow, 2021), consider the following: 1. Reaching 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 2. Meeting 50% of energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030 3. Reducing total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030 4. Achieving 100% electrification of the Indian Railways network by 2030 Which of the above is/are correctly identified as a Panchamrit commitment?

  1. Reaching 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030
  2. Meeting 50% of energy requirements from renewable energy by 2030
  3. Reducing total projected carbon emissions by one billion tonnes by 2030
  4. Achieving 100% electrification of the Indian Railways network by 2030
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. As per the 'Panchamrit' announced by India at COP-26 in Glasgow (2021), by which year did India commit to achieve Net Zero emissions?

  • A. 2047
  • B. 2050
  • C. 2060
  • D. 2070

Q8. India achieved the milestone of 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources — a target set under its NDC to the Paris Agreement — in which month and year?

  • A. November 2021
  • B. August 2022
  • C. June 2025
  • D. September 2025

Q9. The figure confirming that India's non-fossil fuel share had reached 51.93% of installed capacity as on 31 December 2025 was released by which Union Ministry?

  • A. Ministry of Power
  • B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
  • C. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • D. Ministry of Coal

Q10. India's achievement of its non-fossil capacity NDC target ahead of schedule was driven largely by renewable energy deployment. The nodal Union Ministry responsible for executing India's grid-connected renewable energy programmes is:

  • A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
  • B. Ministry of Power
  • C. Department of Atomic Energy
  • D. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Q11. The all-India installed generation capacity figures used to compute India's non-fossil fuel share are compiled and published by which body under the Ministry of Power?

  • A. Central Electricity Authority
  • B. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
  • C. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
  • D. Bureau of Energy Efficiency