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Energy Resources and Storage

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Energy Resources questions explore conventional and renewable energy sources, including wind, hydropower, and biomass technologies. These concepts are crucial for SSC, UPSC, and state competitive exams. Practice these questions to understand energy generation and storage technologies better.

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Energy Resources and Storage Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

  1. Petroleum

  2. Kerosene

  3. Coal

  4. Tree
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally over a short period. Trees are a source of biomass energy and can be replanted, unlike fossil fuels like coal and petroleum which take millions of years to form.

Multiple choice

Pooge Valley is associated with which type of energy?

  1. Geothermal

  2. Hydroelectricity

  3. Nuclear

  4. Wind energy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Puga Valley is located in the Ladakh region and is known for its significant geothermal energy potential. The valley contains hot springs and sulfur deposits that indicate volcanic activity beneath the surface. This makes it a prime location for geothermal power projects in India.

Multiple choice

The oldest of energy known to man is

  1. wind power

  2. solar power

  3. tidal power

  4. geothermal energy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Solar energy is considered the oldest form of energy known to man, as it has been utilized by living organisms and early humans for warmth and light since the beginning of time.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are a renewable natural resource?

  1. Minerals

  2. Natural gas

  3. Petroleum

  4. Wildlife

  5. Coal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Wildlife is a renewable natural resource. Renewable resources are exhaustible resources which get replenished regularly. They can last forever if they are used responsibly.

Multiple choice

Biomass is a _______ resource.

  1. non-renewable

  2. renewable

  3. non-recyclable

  4. none of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Biomass is considered a renewable energy resource because it is derived from organic matter that can be replenished over a short period of time.

Multiple choice

Which of the following energy resources is non-renewable?

  1. Geothermal energy

  2. Natural gas

  3. Solar

  4. Biomass

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Natural gas is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years, making it a non-renewable resource. Geothermal, solar, and biomass are considered renewable energy sources.

Multiple choice

Which of the following natural resources is inexhaustible?

  1. Solar radiation

  2. Forests

  3. Wild life

  4. Minerals

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Solar radiation is an inexhaustible resource because it is continuously provided by the sun. Forests, wildlife, and minerals are exhaustible if not managed sustainably.