UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Government Drives Green Hydrogen Expansion and Strengthens Clean Energy Transition

Q1. With reference to the allocation of the ₹19,744 crore National Green Hydrogen Mission outlay, consider the following statements: 1. The SIGHT programme's allocation exceeds the combined allocation of all the other Mission components. 2. The Research & Development component received a larger allocation than the pilot projects component. 3. The total outlay approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023 was ₹19,744 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The SIGHT programme's allocation exceeds the combined allocation of all the other Mission components.
  2. The Research & Development component received a larger allocation than the pilot projects component.
  3. The total outlay approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023 was ₹19,744 crore.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. The incentive schemes under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme are operationalised, on behalf of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, by which one of the following agencies?

  • A. Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
  • B. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)
  • C. NTPC Limited
  • D. NHPC Limited

Q3. Into how many distinct incentive components is the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme divided?

  • A. Two
  • B. Three
  • C. Four
  • D. Five

Q4. The cumulative awards of electrolyser manufacturing and green hydrogen production capacity under the National Green Hydrogen Mission fall under the nodal administrative responsibility of which one of the following Union Ministries?

  • A. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
  • B. Ministry of Power
  • C. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
  • D. Ministry of Heavy Industries

Q5. In the context of the 3,000 MW per annum manufacturing capacity awarded under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, an 'electrolyser' is best described as a device that —

  • A. uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen
  • B. reforms natural gas with steam to release hydrogen and carbon dioxide
  • C. compresses and liquefies hydrogen gas for storage and transport
  • D. combines hydrogen and oxygen to generate electricity and water

Q6. Under SECI's first-ever green ammonia auction conducted under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the green ammonia supply was awarded for which one of the following fertiliser units?

  • A. Paradeep Phosphates Limited, Odisha
  • B. Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers, Maharashtra
  • C. National Fertilizers Limited, Punjab
  • D. Madras Fertilizers Limited, Tamil Nadu

Q7. SECI's green ammonia tender under SIGHT Mode-2A aggregates demand for supply of green ammonia to how many fertiliser plants?

  • A. 11
  • B. 13
  • C. 15
  • D. 18

Q8. When water is split by electrolysis in the production of green hydrogen, how many distinct gaseous elemental products are released?

  • A. One
  • B. Two
  • C. Three
  • D. Four

Q9. India's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and net-zero commitment, which the National Green Hydrogen Mission is designed to support, are formally communicated to the UNFCCC by which one of the following?

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

Q10. With reference to the institutional and policy timeline of India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The Prime Minister announced the National Hydrogen Mission from the Red Fort on 15 August 2021. 2. The Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission on 4 January 2023. 3. The Mission was approved with an initial outlay of ₹19,744 crore. 4. The Mission targets green hydrogen production of at least 5 MMT per annum by 2047. Which of the above is/are NOT correctly stated?

  1. The Prime Minister announced the National Hydrogen Mission from the Red Fort on 15 August 2021.
  2. The Union Cabinet approved the National Green Hydrogen Mission on 4 January 2023.
  3. The Mission was approved with an initial outlay of ₹19,744 crore.
  4. The Mission targets green hydrogen production of at least 5 MMT per annum by 2047.
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 3 only
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q11. Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, green hydrogen is intended to decarbonise 'hard-to-abate' sectors. Consider the following: 1. Petroleum refining 2. Iron and steel 3. Maritime shipping 4. Domestic LED lighting Which of the above is/are correctly identified as hard-to-abate sectors targeted for green hydrogen use?

  1. Petroleum refining
  2. Iron and steel
  3. Maritime shipping
  4. Domestic LED lighting
  • A. 1 and 4
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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