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Unit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources3 Marks
Question
In which two main ways is electricity generated?
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Answer

Elecctricity is generated mainly in two ways:
  1. By running water which drives hydro turbines to generate hydro electricity.
  2. By burning other fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas to drive turbines to produce thermal power.

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