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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 Resources5 Marks
Question
Why is energy needed? How can we conserve energy resources? Explain.
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Answer

Energy is required for all activities. It is needed to cook, to provide light and heat, to propel vehicles and to drive machinery in industries.
To conserve energy resources, we should:
  1. Urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy development.
  2. Promotion of energy conservation.
  3. Increased us e of renewable energy resource.
  4. Judicious use of energy resources.
  5. Use of public transport/ car pool.
  6. Switching off electrical gadgets when not in use.

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