Consider the following statements.1. Commercial Sources are known as ...
- Non-conventional Sources of Energy: Both commercial and non-commercial sources of energy are known as conventional sources of energy. There are three other sources of energy which are commonly termed as non-conventional sources - solar energy, wind energy and tidal power.
- Being a tropical country, India has almost unlimited potential for producing all three types of energy if some appropriate cost effective technologies that are already available are used. Even cheaper technologies can be developed.
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Consider the following statements.1. Commercial Sources are known as ...
Explanation:
Commercial sources and noncommercial sources are two categories of energy sources. Let's understand the definitions and differences between these two categories:
1. Commercial Sources:
- Commercial sources of energy are those sources that are available in the market and can be bought and sold for a price.
- These sources are generally used in industries, transportation, and for commercial purposes.
- Examples of commercial sources include coal, natural gas, petroleum, and electricity generated from conventional power plants.
- These sources are also known as "conventional sources" because they have been traditionally used for a long time and are well-established in the market.
2. Noncommercial Sources:
- Noncommercial sources of energy are those sources that are not available in the market or cannot be bought and sold for a price.
- These sources are generally used for personal or household purposes and are not usually used in large-scale industries or commercial settings.
- Examples of noncommercial sources include solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy.
- These sources are also known as "non-conventional sources" because they are relatively newer and less commonly used compared to commercial sources.
Statement Analysis:
1. The statement "Commercial Sources are known as conventional sources" is correct. Commercial sources are indeed known as conventional sources because they have been traditionally used and are well-established in the market.
2. The statement "Noncommercial sources are known as non-conventional sources" is incorrect. Noncommercial sources are indeed known as non-conventional sources because they are relatively newer and less commonly used, but they are not called "non-conventional" sources. They are simply referred to as "noncommercial" sources.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, only statement 1 is correct. Commercial sources are known as conventional sources, whereas noncommercial sources are not specifically referred to as non-conventional sources.
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