Question

Which of the following can not be taken to conserve energy resources (like coal and petroleum)?

• A. Use stairs to climb at least up to three floors of a building instead of taking a lift. This will save electricity.
• B. Pressure cookers should not be used for cooking food as the food is cooked in a cooker at very high pressure.
• C. Solar cookers should be used to cook food whenever possible.
• D. The use of biogas as domestic fuel should be encouraged in rural areas.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Pressure cookers should not be used for cooking food as the food is cooked in a cooker at very high pressure.

There are many ways to conserve energy resources like coal or petroleum.

(i) Using stairs instead of lift for general purpose.

(ii) Biogas should be used in rural areas as cow dung is available.

(iii) Solar panels should be used wherever possible.