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Chapter 5: Towards Green Energy

Essential questions covering renewable energy sources, energy conservation, and sustainable energy solutions for board exams.

Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Biomass Energy
Biogas
Energy Conservation
VSQ

Very Short Answer Questions (1–2 Marks)

1
What is green energy?
1 Mark Green Energy
2
Why is green energy called renewable energy?
2 Marks Renewable
3
Name any two conventional energy sources.
1 Mark Conventional
4
Name any two non-conventional energy sources.
1 Mark Non-conventional
5
What is solar energy?
1 Mark Solar Energy
6
What is wind energy?
1 Mark Wind Energy
7
What is biomass energy?
1 Mark Biomass
8
What is biogas?
1 Mark Biogas
9
What is energy conservation?
1 Mark Conservation
10
Name one advantage of green energy.
1 Mark Advantages
SAQ

Short Answer Questions (3–4 Marks)

1
Explain the need for green energy.
3 Marks Green Energy Need
2
Differentiate between conventional and non-conventional energy sources.
4 Marks Energy Types
3
Explain solar energy and its uses.
4 Marks Solar Energy
4
Describe wind energy and its advantages.
3 Marks Wind Energy
5
Explain biomass energy with examples.
3 Marks Biomass Energy
6
Write a short note on a biogas plant.
4 Marks Biogas Plant
7
Explain energy conservation and its importance.
3 Marks Energy Conservation
8
Write advantages of renewable energy sources.
4 Marks Advantages
9
Explain limitations of conventional energy sources.
4 Marks Limitations
10
How does green energy help in environmental protection?
3 Marks Environmental Protection
LAQ

Long Answer Questions (5 Marks)

1
Explain different types of green energy sources.
5 Marks Green Energy Types
2
Describe the working and uses of a biogas plant.
5 Marks Biogas Plant
3
Explain the role of green energy in sustainable development.
5 Marks Sustainable Development
4
Compare conventional and green energy sources in detail.
5 Marks Comparison
5
Explain methods of energy conservation.
5 Marks Conservation Methods
R/A

Reasoning / Application-Based Questions

1
Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?
Fossil Fuels
2
Why should energy conservation be practiced in daily life?
Daily Conservation
3
Why is green energy important for future generations?
Future Generations
4
Why does excessive use of fossil fuels increase pollution?
Pollution
5
How does biogas help in waste management?
Waste Management

Solar Energy

Harnessing sunlight through photovoltaic cells for electricity and solar thermal systems for heating.

Wind Energy

Converting wind kinetic energy into electricity using wind turbines and wind farms.

Biogas Energy

Producing methane through anaerobic digestion of organic waste for cooking and electricity.

Energy Conservation

Reducing energy consumption through efficient technologies and responsible usage habits.

Master Towards Green Energy for Science Exams

This comprehensive collection of important questions for "Towards Green Energy" covers all key concepts from Class 10 Science curriculum. These questions are carefully categorized by mark distribution and question type to help students prepare effectively for CBSE, ICSE, and state board examinations.

Green Energy is a crucial chapter that explores sustainable energy solutions to address the global energy crisis and environmental challenges. Students will learn about renewable energy sources (solar, wind, biomass, biogas), their working principles, advantages, and applications. The chapter also covers energy conservation methods and compares conventional (fossil fuels) with non-conventional energy sources.

Key topics include the need for transition to green energy, working of various renewable energy systems, biogas plant operation, importance of energy conservation, and the role of green energy in sustainable development. Practicing these questions helps students understand India's energy challenges and sustainable solutions for the future.

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