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Question
Mention any four characteristics of non-conventional sources of energy in India.
Solution
- Fossil fuel sources, such as coal, petroleum, natural gas and nuclear energy use exhaustible raw materials.
- Sustainable energy resources are only the renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydro geothermal and biomass.
- These energy sources are more equitably distributed and environment friendly.
- The non-conventional energy sources will provide more sustained, eco-friendly cheaper energy after the initial cost is taken care of.
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