Energy Sources and Their Impact

Which of the following is a direct indicator of a country's economic development?

• Population density

• Literacy rate

• Energy consumption per capita

• Forest cover

Which of the following is considered a conventional energy source?

• Solar power

• Biomass

• Wind energy

• Coal

What is the main concern with the continued use of fossil fuels?

• High maintenance cost

• Non-availability

• Environmental pollution and climate change

• Difficult to transport

Which one is a non-conventional energy source?

• Natural gas

• Petroleum

• Wind energy

• Nuclear fuel

Which country is the largest consumer of energy in the world (as of recent data)?

• India

• Russia

• China

• Brazil

The term "energy mix" refers to:

• Blending fuels before use

• Total energy used in a region

• Combination of different sources of energy used

• Ratio of energy production to consumption

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Crude oil

• Uranium

• Solar energy

• Diesel

Which energy source is non-renewable and clean?

• Wind

• Nuclear

• Geothermal

• Hydro

Which is the major drawback of solar energy?

• High pollution

• Not reliable at night and cloudy days

• Non-renewable

• Limited to rural areas

A major challenge in wind energy generation is:

• Noise pollution

• Wind inconsistency

• Fuel shortage

• Low maintenance