Which one of the following is a conventional energy source ?
Tidal energy
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Biomass energy
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2016
Among the given options, Tidal, Geothermal, and Solar energy are unequivocally classified as non-conventional/renewable energy sources. Biomass energy, particularly in the form of traditional uses like burning wood for fuel, has been used by humans for millennia and represents a long-established energy source, though often referred to as ‘traditional non-commercial’ energy. While modern biomass energy (e.g., bioelectricity, biofuels) is considered renewable/non-conventional, the term ‘biomass energy’ can encompass traditional use. In the context of the options provided, biomass has the longest history of widespread conventional use compared to the other listed sources, making it the most likely intended conventional source among these options, despite modern classifications.
– Non-conventional/Renewable energy sources: Solar, Wind, Tidal, Geothermal, Biomass, Small Hydro.
– The classification can sometimes be nuanced, especially regarding traditional biomass use versus modern biomass technologies.