Question
Differentiate between conventional and non conventional sources of energy.
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S.No
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Conventional Sources of Energy
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Non-conventional Sources of Energy
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1.
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These are the traditional sources of energy which are generally bought and sold in the market.
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These are modern sources of energy.
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2.
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In India, conventional sources are being used in total disregard to the environment i.e., these sources create pollution.
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These are being developed as sources of commercial energy with a view to check environmental pollution.
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3.
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Consumers have to pay a price for energy generated through these sources.
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Consumers do not have to pay a price for energy generated through these sources.
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4.
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These sources of energy are exhaustible.
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These sources of energy are renewable.
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5.
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These sources are used by business.
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These sources are generally used by households.
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6.
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Coal, petroleum and electricity are examples of commercial sources of energy.
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Firewood and cow-dung are examples of non-commercial sources of energy.
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1.
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Prime Minister
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A.
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Seeds that give large proportion of output.
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2.
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Gross Domestic Product
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B.
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Quantity of goods that can be imported.
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3.
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Quota
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C.
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Chairperson of the planning commission.
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4.
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Land Reforms
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D.
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The money value of all the final goods and services produced within the economy in one year.
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5.
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HYV Seeds
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E.
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Improvements in the field of agriculture to increase its productivity.
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6.
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Subsidy
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F.
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The monetary assistance given by government for production activities.
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