UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

The National Green Hydrogen Mission seeks to use renewable energy to produce hydrogen with very low lifecycle emissions. By scaling this technology, India aims to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, fertilisers and shipping while reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. Policy documents explicitly describe the goal of making India a global hub for green hydrogen production, usage and export, backed by significant budget allocations and standards for what counts as “green”. This mission is linked to the net-zero 2070 target and to industrial competitiveness in emerging clean-energy markets. (Ministry of New and Renewable Energy)

Option A:
Phasing out renewable sources is the opposite of what the mission aims for; green hydrogen relies on abundant renewable electricity like solar and wind. This option misrepresents both the technology and the policy direction.

Option B:
Promoting hydrogen produced from coal without emission controls would perpetuate high greenhouse gas and local pollutant emissions. The mission instead emphasises “green” hydrogen produced from renewable energy, with defined emission thresholds.

Option C:
Focusing on natural gas exports does not describe this mission, which targets hydrogen and its derivatives (like green ammonia). While energy trade is relevant, natural gas is a fossil fuel and not the centre of this initiative.

Option D:
This option accurately summarises the mission’s stated objective to position India as a global green hydrogen hub. It links domestic decarbonisation with export opportunities and energy security, reflecting multiple official articulations of the mission’s purpose.