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Question 4(f)What is the significance of Bhakra Nangal Project?
Question 4(g)Write a note on the advantages and disadvantages of multipurpose projects.
Question 1Distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources.
Question 3Mention two advantages of hydropower. Name the state in which the Koyna hydroelectric project is built.
Question 4Which is the largest coal-producing country in the world? Mention two ways in which coal can be conserved.
Question 5Write the names of two countries which drill oil from the North sea. Mention two limitations of petroleum.
Question 3Differentiate between(a) Renewable and non-renewable sources of power.(b) Solar and wind energy
Question 1(h)Mineral oil is obtained fromSedimentary rocksIgneous rocksMetamorphic rocksIntrusive igneous rocks
Question 1(i)Electricity generated from the force of water falling from a height isHydroelectricityStatic electricityCurrent electricity
Question 1(j)The Bhakra Nangal project was commissioned in1963196419651966
Question 1(k)The Hirakud dam is built across ............... river.MahanadiGodavariDamodarBeas
Question 1(l)It is not a purpose of “multipurpose project”Provision of irrigationControl of floodsFish cultureWaste management
Question 1(m)The largest inexhaustible source of energySolarWindTidalWaves
Question 1(n)It is not an advantage of solar energyNo pollutionLittle maintenanceIndefinitely renewableQuite expensive
Question 1(o)Hydroelectricity is notRenewableCheapCleanExhaustible