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A company wants to set up a non conventional energy source in a desert area. Which type of non conventional energy source will be the best suited for it?

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Hydropower
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Solar energy
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Petroleum
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Coal
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The correct option is B Solar energy
Desert regions usually have hot sunny days. The amount of solar energy is a lot in the deserts than hydropower. So, it will be beneficial to set up a solar energy plant in the desert area. Coal and petroleum are conventional energy sources as they are exhaustible in nature. Their use should be as minimum as possible.

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