Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

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

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

A, D, and E

B, C, and E

A, B, and C

C, D, and E

Correct Answer:

A, D, and E

Explanation:

Commercial sources are coal, petroleum and electricity as they are bought and sold. Whereas, 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.