Question

Solar energy, wind energy, tidal wave energy, geo-thermal energy, bio-fuel energy and energy from bagasse is called _____.

• A. Conventional energy
• B. Non-conventional energy
• C. Atomic energy
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B Non-conventional energy

Solar energy, wind energy, tidal wave energy, geo-thermal energy, bio-fuel energy and energy from bagasse is called Non-conventional energy.

Energy generated by using wind, tides, solar geothermal heat and biomass including farm and animal waste as well as human excreta is known as non-conventional energy. All these sources are renewable or inexhaustible and do not cause environmental pollution. Moreover, they do not require heavy expenditure.