Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:
India's energy policy encourages which of the following energy sources?
Options:
Solar and tidal
Hydel and wind
Firewood and cow dung
All of the above
Correct Answer:
Hydel and wind
Explanation:
ndia’s energy policy encourages three energy sources — solar, hydel, and wind — as they do not rely on fossil fuel and, hence, avoid carbon emissions. Yet, this has not resulted in faster growth of electricity produced from these sources.