Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

"Non-Conventional" sources of energy include which of the following options?

  1. Solar energy
  2. Electricity
  3. Firewood
  4. Tidal power
  5. Dried dung
Options:

B, C, and D

Option B only

A and D only

None of the above

Correct Answer:

A and D only

Explanation:

Commercial and non-commercial sources of energy collectively are known as conventional sources of energy. Whereas, there are three other sources of energy which is commonly termed as non-conventional sources — solar energy, wind energy and tidal power. Being a tropical country, India has almost unlimited potential for producing all three types of energy if some appropriate cost-effective technologies are used.