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Why is non-conventional energy important as an alternative source of energy?

Important Questions on India: Energy Resources

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In what respect is hydel power considered superior to the thermal process. Illustrate with four examples.

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Which of the following power sources is not a non-conventional source of power?
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Which one of the following is the common advantage of wind, solar and tidal energy?
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Nuclear plants can be extremely deadly. Find out how cities in Japan and USSR were affected by leaks in nuclear plants.
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Name the types of resources on the basis of their renewability.
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France was the first country in the world to develop hydroelectricity.

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Mention the different non-conventional sources of energy?
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Give reasons:

Environmental aspects must be carefully looked into before building huge dams.

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Discuss non-conventional power sources.
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Brazil was the first country in the world to develop hydroelectricity.
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In what respect is Hydel power superior to thermal power? (Mention any two)
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Which are the renewable sources of energy available in India?
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Give one advantage of wind energy.
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The contribution of hydroelectricity to total installed capacity is around _____. 
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Fill in the blank:

Nuclear energy is harmful as it generates _____ waste.(radioactive/environmental pollution)

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Which of the following nuclear power generating stations is not in India?
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Social Science>Geography>India: Energy Resources>Non-Conventional Sources of Energy
Where is Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) situated?
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Social Science>Geography>India: Energy Resources>Non-Conventional Sources of Energy
Where is Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) situated?
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Learn about the important dams in our country and collect data about how much hydroelectricity is produced by them using water.
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On the outline map of the world, mark and label the following.

  • The continent in which koalas are found
  • The first country to harness wind energy