Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (ii).

Directions: The following passage has some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

There are two ____ (i)____ sources of energy, renewable and non-renewable. ____(ii)____ electric power is a major energy source. This is electricity generated by turbines turned by water. Solar energy is energy ____(iii)____ from the sun. Sun is a very important energy source. Renewable energy sources are clean and ____ (iv)____. They can be ____ (v)____ too

  1. Thermal

  2. Nuclear

  3. Hydro

  4. Solar
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage describes electricity that is 'generated by turbines turned by water.' This is the definition of hydroelectric power, where flowing or falling water turns turbines to generate electricity. Thermal, nuclear, and solar power do not use water-driven turbines as their primary generation mechanism.

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