Question

On the basis of following features identify correct option.
I. Conventional source of energy
II. Non-conventional source of energy

• A. They are pollution free sources of energy
• B. They are inexhaustible
• C. Only II includes geothermal energy
• D. Only I is obtained from the nature.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only II includes geothermal energy

• A conventional source of energy is a natural resource which cannot be produced, grown, generated or used on a scale which can sustain its consumption rate. Once depleted these is no more available for future needs. Also considered as non-renewable resources as these are consumed much faster than nature can create them. They can produce pollution when utilised.
• Non-conventional energy sources are those energy sources which are renewable such as solar energy, wind energy, ocean energy (tidal energy, wave energy, ocean thermal energy), geothermal energy, nuclear energy, etc. These when consumed usually do not generate air pollution but may cause soil and water pollution and are freely available in the nature.

So, the correct answer is option C.