Non Conventional Energy Resources

Appendix A

Multiple Choice Questions Chapter Wise

CHAPTER 1 NCER—an Overview

1. Energy can be conserved by
   1. cogeneration in power plants, fuel-efficient transportation, and reengineered appliances
   2. cogeneration in automobiles, especially in SUV
   3. replacing compact florescent with tungsten bulbs
   4. replacing mass transit with more and larger roads for cars and trucks
2. Identify the non-renewable energy resource from the following:
   1. Coal
   2. Solar power
   3. Wind power
   4. Wave power
3. Which of the following is a disadvantage of most of the renewable energy sources?
   1. Highly pollution
   2. High waste disposal cost
   3. Unreliable supply
   4. High cost
4. Photovoltaic energy is the conversion of sunlight into
   1. chemical energy
   2. biogas
   3. electricity
   4. heat energy
5. Solar cell converts
   1. solar ...