Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

Which of the following is an example of a "Non-Commercial" source of energy?

  1. Cowdung cake
  2. Coal
  3. Firewood
  4. Agricultural waste
  5. Petroleum
Options:

A, B, and E

B, D, and E

A, B, and C

A, C, and D

Correct Answer:

A, C, and D

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4: A, C, and D

Both commercial and non-commercial sources of energy are known as conventional sources of energy. Commercial sources are coal, petroleum and electricity as they are bought and sold. Non-commercial sources of energy are fuelwood, agricultural waste and dried dung. These are non commercial as they are not available in the market on a large scale.

There are three other sources of energy which are commonly termed as non-conventional sources — solar energy, wind energy and tidal power.