Q1. [1] medium thorough-understanding
Which of the following pairings correctly matches a non-conventional energy source with the specific natural condition in India that makes it especially viable?
(A) Geothermal energy — India is a tropical country with abundant sunlight
(B) Tidal energy — fast-flowing Himalayan rivers with large dams
(C) Solar energy — India is a tropical country receiving intense solar radiation
(D) Wind energy — hot springs and high geothermal gradients in peninsular India
- A Geothermal energy — India is a tropical country with abundant sunlight
- B Tidal energy — fast-flowing Himalayan rivers with large dams
- C Solar energy — India is a tropical country receiving intense solar radiation
- D Wind energy — hot springs and high geothermal gradients in peninsular India
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Model Answer
(C) Solar energy — India is a tropical country receiving intense solar radiation
Explanation
The textbook explicitly states: "India is a tropical country. It has enormous possibilities of tapping solar energy." Options A and D swap the descriptions (geothermal ≠ sunlight; wind ≠ geothermal gradients). Option B confuses tidal energy with hydroelectric power.