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प्रश्न
Classify energy resources into two categories. Give two examples of each category.
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उत्तर
All the energy sources can be classified into two main categories- ‘conventional’ and ‘non-conventional’ energy sources.
Conventional energy – These include non-renewable sources of energy which are being used since a long time. Examples of these are firewood, cattle-dung cake, coal, petroleum, natural gas, etc.
Non-conventional energy – These are broadly renewable or inexhaustible and do not cause environmental pollution or heavy expenditure. These include solar, wind, tidal, geothermal energy and biogas.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
State one disadvantage of using coal as a source of power.
Give reason.
Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.
Where does India stand in the production of coal?
Which state is the leading producer of the following minerals?
(i) Coal (ii) Oil (iii) Manganese.
State two main drawbacks of the Coal found in India.
Name an important coal producing State in India and a coal-mine located in that State.
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(i) Gujarat (ii) Assam
Name two important Oil fields in India.
Name the following:
Oldest oil field
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