UPSC Prelims
Environment & Ecology

Energy Conservation

Low Priority
Consistency: 13%
Weightage: 2 / 15 Yrs

High-Yield Trend

1
2016
1
2011

Questions
2 MCQs

01
PYQ 2011
prelims
medium
environment ID: upsc-201
What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp? 1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semiconductor material. 2. The average lifespan of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp. 3. A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
1 only
2
2 and 3 only
3
1 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3
02
PYQ 2016
prelims
hard
environment ID: upsc-201
On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label? 1. Ceiling fans 2. Electric geysers 3. Tubular fluorescent lamps Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1
1 and 2 only
2
3 only
3
2 and 3 only
4
1, 2 and 3