Q. Which of the following sources of energy are termed as non-conventional sources?
  1. Solar energy
  2. Tidal energy
  3. Petroleum
  4. Wind energy
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1, 2, and 4
Notes: The non-conventional energy sources consist of those energy sources that are infinite, natural, and restorable. They are also known as renewable energy sources. They include - solar energy, wind energy, tidal power, wave power, geothermal, biomass, etc. Being a tropical country, India has almost unlimited potential for producing all types of energy if some appropriate cost effective technologies that are already available are used. Petroleum is a fossil source of energy, thus limited and is termed as conventional source of energy.

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