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प्रश्न
The non-renewable source of energy among the following is:
(a) hydroelectricity
(b) sewage gas
(c) natural gas
(d) gobar gas
उत्तर
natural gas
Natural gas is a non-renewable source of energy. The others are renewable sources.
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