Question

1. Commercial energy consumption shows an increasing trend and poses the major challenge for the future.
A. The demand, for petroleum, during 1996 – 97 and 2006 – 07 is anticipated to be 81 million tonnes and 125 million tonnes respectively.
B. According to the projections of the 14th Power Survey Committee Report, the electricity generation requirements from utilities will be about 416 billion units by 1996 – 97 and 825 billion units by 2006 – 07.
C. The production of coal should reach 303 million tonnes by 1996 – 97 to achieve Plan targets and 460 million tonnes by 2006 – 07.
D. The demand for petroleum products has already outstripped indigenous production.
6. Electricity is going to play a major role in the development of infrastructural facilities.

• A. DACB
• B. CADB
• C. BADC
• D. ABCD

Hint:

Start with identifying the current problem, then go into quantitative forecasts and projections. Follow a resource-wise grouping (petroleum → coal → electricity).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Sentence 1 discusses increasing energy consumption and a future challenge. We now need to present the current crisis and projected needs.
(D) fits immediately — pointing to the present problem: demand outstripping supply.
(A) continues with projections of petroleum demand.
(C) addresses coal production needs.
(B) discusses electricity requirements based on a government report.
Sentence 6 wraps it up, confirming electricity's critical role in infrastructure.
So the correct order is:
1 — D — A — C — B — 6
DACB