Q1. Which of the following is a non-renewable source of b.

There is infinite storage of fossil fuel inside

energy? earth
c. Hydro and wind energy plants are non-
a. Wood polluting source of energy
b. Sun d. Waste from nuclear power plant can be easily
c. Fossil fuels disposed
d. Wind
Q9. In a hydroelectric power plant, more electrical
Q2. In a hydro power plant: power can be generated if water falls from a greater
a. The potential energy possessed by stored height because:
water is converted into electricity a. Its temperature increases
b. The kinetic energy possessed by stored water b. Larger amount of potential energy is
is converted into potential energy. converted into kinetic energy
c. Electricity is extracted from water c. The electricity content of water increases with
d. Water is converted into steam to produce height
electricity d. More water molecule dissociates into ions
Q3. Ocean thermal energy is due to: Q10. The biggest source of energy on earth surface is:
a. Energy stored by waves in the ocean a. Biomass
b. Temperature difference at different levels in b. Solar radiations
the ocean c. Tides
c. Pressure difference at different levels in the d. Winds
ocean
d. Tides arising in the ocean Q11. Which is the type of system where the energy is
harnessed by the heat accumulated on the surface of
Q4. The major problem is harnessing the nuclear energy water?
is how to:
a. Wind energy
a. Split nuclei? b. Wave energy
b. Sustain the reaction? c. Ocean thermal energy conversion
c. Dispose off spent fuel safely? d. Solar energy
d. Convert nuclear energy into electrical energy?
Q12. The correct energy conversion taking place in a
Q5. Which part of the solar cooker is responsible for the hydroelectric power plant is:
greenhouse effect?
a. Potential energy of water  Kinetic energy of
a. Coating with black color inside the box turbine  Electrical energy
b. Mirror b. Potential energy of turbine  Kinetic energy
c. Glass sheet of water  Electrical energy
d. Outer Cover of the solar cooker c. Heat energy of water  Kinetic energy of
Q6. The main constituent of biogas is: turbine  Electrical energy
d. Potential energy of water  Heat energy
a. Methane Electrical energy
b. Carbon dioxide
c. Hydrogen Q13. Which of the following are non- conventional
d. Hydrogen Sulphide sources of energy:

Q7. The power generated in a windmill: (I) Wind energy

a. Is more in the rainy season, since damp air (II) Water

would mean more air mass hitting the blades (III) Solar Energy
b. Depends on the height of the tower
c. Depends on the wind velocity (IV) Geothermal energy
d. Can be increased by planting tall trees close to
the tower a. Both (I) and (II)
b. Both (II) and (III)
Q8. Choose the correct statement: c. Both (III) and (IV)
d. Both (II) and (IV)
a. The sun can be taken as inexhaustible source
of energy
 Q14. Approximately what percentage of energy Q15. Two fuels obtained from biomass are:
requirement in India is met by hydro power plants?
a. Coal and biogas
a. 10% b. Petroleum and natural gas
b. 25% c. Charcoal and biogas
c. 50% d. Charcoal and natural gas
d. 75%

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ANSWERS

Q1. Option(C) Q2.Option(A) Q3.Option(B) Q4.Option(C) Q5.Option(C) Q6.Option(A) Q7.Option(C) Q8.Option(A) Q9.Option(B)
Q10.Option(B) Q11.Option(C) Q12.Option(A) Q13.Option(C) Q14.Option(B) Q15.Option(C)