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Questions Related to need for sustainable development

Conventional sources of energy are ____________________.

  1. commercial sources

  2. non commercial sources

  3. commercial sources & non commercial sources

  4. none


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Electricity and coal are the examples of commercial sources of energy and on the other side, firewood and animals dung are non-commercial sources of energy. 
Conventional sources are the natural components which are there in the nature in little amount and can't be used again and again. 
These are only be used for once. They are also named as non-renewable sources of energy.
Hence, C is the correct option. 

Coal, petroleum and electricity are ____.

  1. conventional sources

  2. commercial sources

  3. both A and B

  4. none


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Coal, petroleum and electricity are considered as the conventional source of energy. As these are the natural components which are there in the nature in little amount and can't be used again and again. These are only be used for once. They are also named as non-renewable sources of energy. And, commercial as they contribute a lot in transportation and energy plants. 
Hence, C is the correct option.

 At present, commercial energy consumption makes up about ______ of the total energy consumed in India. 

  1. 65%

  2. 55%

  3. 60%

  4. 50%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
It is also associated with the growth of population. Commercial energy consumption means utilizing petroleum, coal, electricity, etc., which is almost 65%. Most the population, whether it's urban or rural, is developing in consumption of these resources. 

What are the negative side effects of bio pest control?

  1. Could effect overall bio diversity of the region

  2. Could suppress growth of crop

  3. Could end up attacking other species as well

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D

What are "conflict commodities"?

  1. Minerals mined in naxalite-infested areas

  2. International trade in arms

  3. Valuable minerals which are claimed by warring groups in civil war-torn countries

  4. Narcotics supplied by international drug cartels


Correct Option: C

State whether the following statements are True or False.
Pawan Hans was set up in $1985$.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A

Coal, oil and gas are __________ sources of energy.

  1. commercial

  2. non-commercial

  3. renewable

  4. conventional


Correct Option: A

___________ is a non-renewable sources of energy.

  1. Solar energy

  2. Wind energy

  3. Tidal energy

  4. Atomic energy


Correct Option: D

Gas energy constitutes _______ of India's total power installed capacity.

  1. 51%

  2. 69%

  3. 9%

  4. 15%


Correct Option: C

Thermal Energy constitutes ______ of India's power installed capacity.

  1. 15%

  2. 35%

  3. 25%

  4. 27%


Correct Option: D