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प्रश्न
Write a short note on nuclear power.
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उत्तर
- Nuclear power is generated using radioactive minerals like uranium and thorium.
- It is a powerful source of energy and can generate electricity on a large scale.
- India has large deposits of thorium (Kerala monazite sands) and smaller reserves of uranium (Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh).
- Major nuclear power stations in India are located at Tarapur (Maharashtra), Rawatbhata (Rajasthan), Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu), Narora (U.P.), Kakrapar (Gujarat), Kaiga (Karnataka), Kudankulam (Tamil Nadu).
- Nuclear energy is important for meeting India’s growing electricity needs and reducing dependence on coal and petroleum.
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State any four characteristics of a good source of energy.
A non-renewable source of energy is:
(a) wood
(b) alcohol
(c) hydrogen gas
(d) natural gas
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(a) nitrogen oxides
(b) sulphur oxides
(c) sodium oxides
(d) carbon oxides
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(a) petrol
(b) kerosene
(c) diesel
(d) carbon oxide
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How does substance X make the detection of leakage of LPG easy?
Name the constituents of biogas.
What are the raw materials used for making biogas?
What type of nuclear reaction is responsible for the liberation of energy:
in the sun?
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(a) coal
(b) uranium
(c) petroleum
(d) natural gas
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(a) DLF
(b) CFL
(c) FCL
(d) LPG
Select the renewable and non-renewable sources of energy from the following :
- Coal
- Wood
- Water
- Diesel
- Wind
- Oil
Can you tell?
What are the non-conventional energy resources?
Why are fossil fuels called non-renewable sources of energy?
Why is charcoal considered better fuel than wood?
Choose the odd one:
