Comprehension

A state electricity report serves as an important tool to assess energy production and track progress in the power sector. By providing quarterly data on generation measured in gigawatt hours (GWh), the report highlights the contribution of different energy sources such as coal, gas, hydro, solar, and wind. This not only helps in understanding the overall energy mix and dependence on conventional versus renewable sources but also enables policymakers, planners, and stakeholders to evaluate trends, address gaps, and promote sustainable energy development. A state electricity report provides quarterly generation (in GWh) by source – Coal, Gas, Hydro, Solar, and Wind.

In Q1

Generation from Coal is 2,200 GWh, Gas contributes 800 GWh, Hydro 900 GWh, Solar 700 GWh, and Wind 400 GWh, for a total of 5,000 GWh.

In Q2

Coal rises to 2,400 GWh, while Gas dips to 700 GWh; Hydro improves to 1,000 GWh, Solar to 800 GWh, and Wind to 600 GWh, bringing the quarterly total to 5,500 GWh.

In Q3

Coal moderates to 2,100 GWh, Gas increases to 900 GWh, Hydro softens to 800 GWh, but Solar advances to 1,000 GWh and Wind to 700 GWh, keeping the total at 5,500 GWh.

In Q4

Coal moves to 2,300 GWh, Gas to 850 GWh, Hydro to 1,100 GWh, Solar to 900 GWh, and Wind to 850 GWh, for a total of 6,000 GWh.

For analysis, Renewables are taken as Hydro + Solar + Wind. A carbon policy scenario proposes cutting Coal by 10%, shifting the entire energy reduction equally into Solar and Wind. (255 words)

Question: 1

The total annual generation (GWh) is:

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For annual totals, simply add the quarterly totals; do {not} recompute from each fuel unless necessary.
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  • \(20{,}500\)
  • \(21{,}500\)
  • \(22{,}000\)
  • \(22{,}500\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Quarterly totals are: \[ \text{Q1} = 5{,}000,\quad \text{Q2} = 5{,}500,\quad \text{Q3} = 5{,}500,\quad \text{Q4} = 6{,}000. \] Annual total \[ = 5{,}000 + 5{,}500 + 5{,}500 + 6{,}000 = 22{,}000\ \text{GWh}. \]
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Question: 2

The overall renewable share (as % of annual generation) closest to:

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Add renewable components first, then divide by the overall total and convert to a percentage.
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  • \(42.5%\)
  • \(43.8%\)
  • \(44.3%\)
  • \(45.0%\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Renewables by quarter: \[ \text{Q1: } 900+700+400 = 2{,}000, \] \[ \text{Q2: } 1{,}000+800+600 = 2{,}400, \] \[ \text{Q3: } 800+1{,}000+700 = 2{,}500, \] \[ \text{Q4: } 1{,}100+900+850 = 2{,}850. \] Total renewables \(= 2{,}000+2{,}400+2{,}500+2{,}850 = 9{,}750\ \text{GWh}.\) Annual total \(=22{,}000\ \text{GWh}\). \[ \text{Renewable share} = \frac{9{,}750}{22{,}000}\times 100 \approx 44.3%. \]
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Question: 3

The quarter with the highest renewable percentage share is:

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Compare percentages, not just absolute renewable GWh, when the question asks for “share.”
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  • Q1
  • Q2
  • Q3
  • Q4
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Renewable share per quarter: \[ \text{Q1: } \frac{2{,}000}{5{,}000} = 40%, \quad \text{Q2: } \frac{2{,}400}{5{,}500} \approx 43.6%, \] \[ \text{Q3: } \frac{2{,}500}{5{,}500} \approx 45.5%, \quad \text{Q4: } \frac{2{,}850}{6{,}000} = 47.5%. \] Highest share is in \(\boxed{\text{Q4}}\).
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Question: 4

A carbon policy reduces Q4 Coal by 10% and shifts the entire reduction equally to Solar and Wind. The new Q4 Solar (GWh) is:

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When a reduction is “shifted equally” to two items, divide the reduced amount by 2 and add to each.
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  • \(975\)
  • \(1{,}000\)
  • \(1{,}015\)
  • \(1{,}030\)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Q4 Coal \(= 2{,}300\ \text{GWh}\). \(10%\) reduction \(= 230\ \text{GWh}\). This 230 GWh is shared equally by Solar and Wind: \[ \text{Extra for each} = 230/2 = 115\ \text{GWh}. \] Original Q4 Solar \(= 900\ \text{GWh}\). New Q4 Solar \(= 900 + 115 = 1{,}015\ \text{GWh}\).
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Question: 5

The annual Gas: Hydro generation ratio is:

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Reduce ratios by dividing both numbers by their greatest common divisor to match the given options.
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  • \(13:15\)
  • \(65:76\)
  • \(5:6\)
  • \(26:31\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Annual Gas: \[ 800 + 700 + 900 + 850 = 3{,}250\ \text{GWh}. \] Annual Hydro: \[ 900 + 1{,}000 + 800 + 1{,}100 = 3{,}800\ \text{GWh}. \] Ratio Gas : Hydro \[ = 3{,}250 : 3{,}800 = 3250:3800. \] Divide by \(50\): \[ = 65 : 76. \]
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Question: 6

The quarter with the lowest renewable percentage share is:

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Once you’ve computed quarter-wise percentages for one question, you can reuse them for others instead of recalculating.
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  • Q1
  • Q2
  • Q3
  • Q4
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

From earlier calculations: \[ \text{Q1: } 40%,\quad \text{Q2: } \approx 43.6%,\quad \text{Q3: } \approx 45.5%,\quad \text{Q4: } 47.5%. \] The smallest share is in \(\boxed{\text{Q1}}\).
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