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What are some examples of non-conventional energy sources?
What are some examples of non-conventional energy sources?
Solar, wind, tidal, geothermal, biogas, atomic energy
What are the two most common energy sources in rural India?
What are the two most common energy sources in rural India?
Firewood and cattle dung cake
Why is the continuation of using firewood and cattle dung cake becoming increasingly difficult?
Why is the continuation of using firewood and cattle dung cake becoming increasingly difficult?
Due to decreasing forest area and the discouragement of using valuable manure in agriculture
What is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India?
What is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India?
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What are some common uses of coal in India?
What are some common uses of coal in India?
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Where are the principal lignite reserves located in India?
Where are the principal lignite reserves located in India?
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What is peat and why does it have low heating capacity?
What is peat and why does it have low heating capacity?
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What is lignite and why is it considered low grade?
What is lignite and why is it considered low grade?
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Why is India highly dependent on coal for meeting its commercial energy requirements?
Why is India highly dependent on coal for meeting its commercial energy requirements?
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How is coal formed over millions of years?
How is coal formed over millions of years?
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