Non-Conventional Sources of Energy

Question 1

Non Conventional:

Answer 1

Developed in recent past as an alternative to conventional sources.
Renewable, Inexpensive, Non-Poluting
Solar, Wind, Tidal, Geothermal

Question 2

Solar Energy:

Answer 2

Sun is the ultimate source of energy

Question 3

Advantages of Solar Energy:

Answer 3

Renewable, Easy harnessabe
Easily maintained -> 20 to 25 yrs warranty

Fossil Fuels Saving
Diverse Purpose

Question 4

Distribution of Solar Energy:

Answer 4

Rajasthan -> Largest
AP
KA
Telengana

Question 5

Advantages:

Answer 5

1. Renewable sources of energy
2. Cleanest Renewable energy no pollution
3. Reduces dependence on fossil fules
4. Proper utilization of land

Question 6

Distribution of Nuclear Energy:

Answer 6

1. Karnataka -> Kaiga
2. TN -> Kudankulam
3. TN -> Kalpakkam
4. IP -> Narora

U and Th -> Aravalli range and Jharkhand
Th -> Monazite sands of Kerala

Question 7

Advantages of Nuclear Energyy:

Answer 7

1. Fossil Fukes
2. Saves on raw materials and transport, production of nuclear fule and its extraction -> U is 20% sot of energy generated
3. Continuous -> 90% of annual time

Question 8

Nuclear power

Answer 8

Energy stored in the nucleus of the atom, radioactive elemtns

Question 9

Biogas

Answer 9

Composed of CH4, CO2, H2, H2S.

Aneoraobic degradation of plant and animal matter in the absence of O

Question 10

Advantages of Biogas:

Answer 10

Clean, Non polluting and cheap
No storage plrobnlem -> Direct supply of gas
The sludge left is rich fertilizers -> Bacterial biomass

Question 11

Distribution of Biogas:

Answer 11

Maharastra (leading)
UP
KA
TN