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1. Sub Topic:-Conventional Sources of Energy
Energy can be generated from fuel minerals like coal, petroleum, natural gas, uranium and from
electricity. Energy resources can be classified as conventional and non- conventional sources.
Conventional Energy Resources:
Firewood, Cattle Dung Cake, Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas and Electricity (both Hydel&
Thermal)
Coal
MostabundantlyavailablefossilfuelinIndia.
Types ofCoal
Lignite:Lowgradebrowncoal.Itissoftwithhighmoisturecontent.