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Social Science · 2024 · 5 marks
CBSE 2024 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q31
(A) How is the per capita consumption of electricity considered as an index of development? Explain with examples.
(A)
How is the per capita consumption of electricity considered as an index of development? Explain with examples.
OR
(B)
Explain with examples the significance of the usage of non-conventional sources of energy for the country.
Marking-scheme solution
i. Electricity is required in all sectors of the economy.
ii. In agriculture use of electricity for the running the pump of water to irrigate the field helps to increase the output.
iii. Electricity is needed in food processing industry.
iv. Cottage and small scale industries cannot be developed without the use of electricity.
v. Higher consumption of electricity in households indicates the higher standard of living.
vi. Development and increase in the demand for electricity go hand in hand.
(B) Explain with examples the significance of the usage of non- conventional sources of energy for the country.
i. Environment friendly.
ii. Sustainable sources of energy
iii. Renewable
iv. Cheaper and longer durability
v. Availability in abundance
vi. Example- Solar, Wind tidal and so on.
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