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Q191ModerateEnergy Conservation Act & BEE

Under the Energy Conservation Act, the "Standards and Labeling" (S&L) scheme applies to:
1. Household appliances like refrigerators and ACs.
2. Agricultural pump sets.
3. Industrial equipment like motors.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Quick explanation

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is a statutory body created under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 and operates under India's Ministry of Power. It coordinates national energy-efficiency programmes and administers major initiatives including Perform, Achieve and Trade for energy-intensive designated consumers. Key relation: PAT sets specific energy-consumption targets and enables trading of Energy Saving Certificates subject to scheme rules.

Exam focus: BEE belongs to the Ministry of Power, not MNRE. Common trap: Do not confuse BEE with the renewable-energy ministry/agency structure.

Statement-wise Verification

  • Statement 1 - Correct.
    Household appliances like refrigerators and ACs.
    BEE belongs to the Ministry of Power, not MNRE.
  • Statement 2 - Correct.
    Agricultural pump sets.
    PAT sets specific energy-consumption targets and enables trading of Energy Saving Certificates subject to scheme rules.
  • Statement 3 - Correct.
    Industrial equipment like motors.
    BEE belongs to the Ministry of Power, not MNRE.

Core Concept

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is a statutory body created under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 and operates under India's Ministry of Power. It coordinates national energy-efficiency programmes and administers major initiatives including Perform, Achieve and Trade for energy-intensive designated consumers.

Formula / Key Relationship

PAT sets specific energy-consumption targets and enables trading of Energy Saving Certificates subject to scheme rules.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A is incorrect because it omits correct statement(s) 3. Option B is incorrect because it omits correct statement(s) 1. Option C is incorrect because it omits correct statement(s) 2.

Exam Shortcut / Approach

BEE belongs to the Ministry of Power, not MNRE.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse BEE with the renewable-energy ministry/agency structure.

Quick Revision

BEE Standards and Labelling Scheme is linked with Standards and Labelling, Energy Conservation Act and Energy Management. BEE belongs to the Ministry of Power, not MNRE.

Exam tipBEE belongs to the Ministry of Power, not MNRE.
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