Question
Why is there a pressing need for using renewable energy sources in India? Explain any five reasons.
Solution
There is a pressing need to use renewable energy resources in India because-
(i) The growing consumption of energy has resulted in the country becoming increasingly dependent on fossils fuels such as coal, oil and gas.
(ii) Rising prices of oil and gas and their potential shortages.
(iii) Uncertainties about the security of energy supply in future.
(iv) The serious repercussions it has on the growth of the national economy.
(v) Increasing use of fossil fuels also causes serious environmental problems.
