Question

(i) Name a major state for the development of each of the following : 

(1) Thermal Power 

(2) Hydroelectric Power. 

(ii) State two advantages of using bio gas as a source of energy.

Answer 1

(i) 1. Thermal Power: Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal 

2. Hydel Power: Himachal Pradesh, U.P., Tamil Nadu

(ii) Two advantages of using Biogas are : 

1. As a by-product, biogas plant produces enriched fertilizers. 

2. The use of biogas improves sanitation and provides smokeless and efficient cooking fuel. It can also be used for lighting and power generation.