Question

Which of the following is the most important commercial source of energy in India at present?
1. Solar energy
2. Oil
3. Coal
4. Uranium

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Coal

Concept:

S.N.	Commercial Energy	Non-Commercial Energy
(i)	The energy sources that are available in the market for a definite price are referred to as commercial energy. Examples: coal, petroleum, natural gas, hydro power, nuclear energy and fossil fuels.	The sources of Energy that are usually available free of cost to the users are referred to as non-commercial energy. Examples: Firewood, agricultural waste, dried dung.
(ii)	This form of energy is used for commercial purposes and domestic consumption mainly in urban areas.	This form of energy is used for domestic consumption manly in rural areas.
(iii)	There are generally exhaustible.	These are generally renewable.

The most important commercial source of energy in India at present is Coal.