Which of the following statements is true about conventional energy resources?

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They cause minimum pollution.

They are available in limited quantities.

Cattle dung is the most used energy in the world.

There are sufficient reserves of conventional energy sources.

answer is B.

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The statement that is true about conventional energy resources is “that they are available in limited quantities''. Conventional energy resources are non-renewable resources left in limited quantities and should be used carefully. To save the left conventional resources reserve it is necessary to use them efficiently. Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are prominent conventional sources of energy. Coal is the most abundantly available fossil fuel in India. It fulfils about 75 per cent of electricity production in India. Usually, it is bulky but loses weight on use. Coal is found in West Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh. Coal deposits are also found in Godavari and Mahanadi.

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