Energy Security MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1. Match List I with List II with reference to figures in the 11 May 2026 PIB release after the 5th Informal Group of Ministers meeting on West Asia and select the correct code: List I (Item) A. Crude oil stock B. LPG rolling stock C. OMC daily under-recovery D. India's foreign exchange reserves; List II (Figure) 1. USD 703 billion 2. 60 days 3. 45 days 4. Rs 1,000 crore

A A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1

B A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 Correct

C A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

D A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

Explanation

Crude oil stock - 60 days; LPG rolling stock - 45 days; OMC daily under-recovery - Rs 1,000 crore; Indias forex reserves - USD 703 billion. Hence the correct match is A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1.

Q2. With reference to the statement made by Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on 12 May 2026, consider the following statements: 1. India has 60 days of crude oil stock, 60 days of natural gas and 45 days of LPG rolling stock. 2. State-run Oil Marketing Companies are absorbing average losses of approximately Rs 1,000 crore every day on retail fuel sales. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Both 1 and 2 Correct

B 1 only

C 2 only

D Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Both statements are correct as confirmed by Minister Puri on 12 May 2026. India holds 60 days of crude, 60 days of natural gas and 45 days of LPG rolling stock; OMCs are absorbing approximately Rs 1,000 crore daily losses, with quarterly losses possibly reaching Rs 1 lakh crore.

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