Question

Which of the following is the non conventional source of energy?

• A. Coal
• B. Petroleum
• C. Electricity from nuclear power plants
• D. Solar radiations

Answer 1

The correct option is D Solar radiations

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. The non-conventional sources of energy are abundant in nature. According to energy experts the non-conventional energy potential of India is estimated at about 95,000 MW.