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Which among the following is an example of renewable energy?

  1. Coal

  2. Oil

  3. Natural gas

  4. Wind


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some examples of renewable energy sources are solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass energy. These types of energy sources are different from fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
They can never be depleted.

Resources which are infinite or are constantly renewed by nature are called _____.

  1. Non-renewable resources

  2. Renewable resources

  3. Potential resources

  4. Developed resources


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A renewable resource is a resource which can be used repeatedly because it is replaced naturally. Examples are: oxygen, fresh water, solar energy, timber, and biomass. Renewable resources may include goods or commodities such as wood, paper and leather, because their sources are renewable.

Where is most of the hydro-electric power generated and used?

  1. In areas of large rivers

  2. In areas of less rainfall

  3. In areas of average rainfall

  4. In areas of large coal fields


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most of the hydro-electric power is generated and used in areas of large rivers. Because as we know the hydro-electric power is generated with the help of flowing water or falling water.

Kaiga, Tarapore, Kakrapara, Narora atomic power stations are in _____.

  1. Pakistan

  2. USA

  3. China

  4. India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • Kaiga, Tarapore, Kakrapara, Narora atomic power stations are in India.
  • Nuclear power is the fourth-largest source of electricity in India after thermal, hydroelectric and renewable sources of electricity. As of 2016, India has 22 nuclear reactors in operation at seven sites, having an installed capacity of 6780 MW. and producing a total of 30,292.91 GWh of electricity 11 more reactors are under construction to generate an additional 8,100 MW.

Which is India's largest wind farm?

  1. Aralvaimozhi/Muppandal Wind Farm

  2. Jaisalmer Wind Park

  3. Brahmanvel Wind Farm

  4. Damanjodi Wind Farm


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aralvaimozhi is near the Muppandal wind farm. This farm is the largest in Asia and supplies the villagers with electricity for work. The farm is located near the once impoverished village of Muppandal.

On which river world's largest hydro-electric power project is built?

  1. Hwang-Ho in China

  2. Ganges in India

  3. Nile in Egypt

  4. Yangtze in China


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Three Gorges Dam is a hydroelectric dam that spans the Yangtze River by the town of Sandouping, located in Yiling District, Yichang, Hubei province, China.
The Three Gorges Dam is the world's largest power station in terms of installed capacity (22,500 MW).

Why solar power has not been developed much?

  1. Due to low output

  2. Due to high cost of production

  3. Due to less rainfall

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sun offers the most abundant, reliable and pollution-free power in the world.However, problems with solar energy, namely the expensive cost and inconsistent availability, have prevented it from becoming a more utilised energy source.

Twenty percent of Denmark's electricity comes from _____.

  1. Solar power

  2. Biomass

  3. Wind

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C