Question

Assertion (A): Fossil fuels are renewable and non-conventional sources of energy.

Reason (R): The underground reserves of coal and petroleum are depleting fast. People should look at other non-conventional sources of energy like solar energy, tidal energy, etc. for their use.

1. A is True and R is False.
2. A is False and R is True.
3. Both A and R are True.
4. Both A and R are False.

Options

• (1)

• (2)

• (3)

• (4)

Answer 1

(2)

Explanation:

Fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum are non-renewable and conventional sources of energy, not renewable and non-conventional sources. Therefore, the Assertion (A) is false.

The underground reserves of coal and petroleum are limited and are being depleted rapidly. Therefore, alternative non-conventional sources such as solar energy and tidal energy should be used. Therefore, the Reason (R) is true.

Hence, A is false and R is true.