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With reference to wind energy consider the following statements 1 It is a non polluting source of en...........

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    With reference to wind energy consider the following statements:

    1. It is a non-polluting source of energy.

    2. Wind farms can be located in coastal regions only.

    3. India's wind energy programme is the largest in the world.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

    1 only 

    Correct Answer

    1 and 2 only 

    Incorrect Answer

    2 and 3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1, 2 and 3

    Incorrect Answer
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    Explanation:
    •  Wind is an inexpensive, reliable and non-polluting source of energy for generating electricity The windmills with four or eight blades are used on a farm for generating small amounts of direct current to run water pumps. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
    • A number of windmills are installed in a definite pattern in clusters called wind farms. Wind farms are installed in coastal regions, open grasslands or hilly regions. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
    •  Indian wind energy programme is the fifth largest in the world after China, USA, Germany and Spain. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

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