Rajasthan Refinery Project MCQ — 89 Practice Questions with Answers

Q1. Consider the following statements about HRRL's project description given by PIB in November 2025: 1. HRRL was described as using state-of-the-art technology and highly energy-efficient systems. 2. The HRRL refinery was described as the "Gem of the Desert". 3. The complex includes 2.4 MMTPA of petrochemical products. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q2. Consider the following statements about official milestones of the Rajasthan Refinery Project: 1. Environmental Clearance for the project was granted on 13 September 2017. 2. The Government of India approved the project on 9 October 2017. 3. The work commencement ceremony was held on 16 January 2017. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q3. Consider the following statements about HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited and its crude configuration: 1. HRRL was incorporated on 18th September, 2013. 2. For the first 8 years, the configuration was based on 1.5 MMTPA of Rajasthan crude and 7.5 MMTPA of imported Arab Mix crude. 3. From the 9th year onwards, 9 MMTPA of imported Arab Mix crude can be processed. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q4. Consider the following statements about the Rajasthan Refinery Project: 1. HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited is a joint venture between HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan. 2. In this joint venture, HPCL holds 74% equity and the Government of Rajasthan holds 26% equity. 3. The project is located at Pachpadra in Balotra district. 4. The refining capacity of the complex is 15 MMTPA. Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q5. With reference to the February 2023 PIB release on the Barmer refinery, consider the following statements: 1. The greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex was described as being set up by HRRL, a joint venture of HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan. 2. The project was stated to have been conceived in 2008 and initially approved in 2013. 3. The release stated that the project would process 9 MMTPA of crude and produce more than 2.4 million tons of petrochemicals. 4. The release stated that the project was first conceived in 2018 and initially approved in 2023. Which of the statements given above are correct?