1. What are energy sources? Classify them into renewable and non-renewable categories.
2. Describe renewable energy sources with suitable examples.
3. Outline India's energy needs in the context of its growing population and industrialization.
4. What are the environmental effects of using conventional energy sources?
5. What factors support the adoption of renewable energy in India?
6. Discuss global environmental concerns related to energy production and consumption.
7. What is the Kyoto Protocol and how does it address climate change?
8. Explain the Kyoto mechanisms and their role in reducing global emissions.
9. Provide a case study to explain the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) under the Kyoto
Protocol.
10. Create a flowchart to classify different energy resources.
11. Give examples showing the depletion of non-renewable resources over time.
12. Use statistics to illustrate India’s current energy consumption trends.
13. Present a comparative chart highlighting the advantages of solar and wind energy.
14. Provide real-world examples to illustrate barriers to renewable energy adoption.
15. How do coal-based power plants affect the environment?
16. What are the global environmental impacts of over-dependence on fossil fuels?
17. Describe how photovoltaic (PV) systems work.
18. Compare the efficiency of different solar cell materials.
19. Differentiate between flat plate and parabolic solar collectors structurally.
20. What role do disc collectors play in concentrated solar power?
21. Analyze the electrical properties that influence PV system performance.
22. How does solar array configuration affect output and efficiency?
23. What are the key applications of solar thermal systems?
24. Assess the suitability of standalone solar systems in remote regions.
25. What are the benefits and challenges of using grid-connected PV systems in cities?
26. Discuss recent trends in photovoltaic technology development.
27. Compare standalone and grid-interactive systems in terms of efficiency and usage.
28. What materials are used in PV systems and how do they impact performance?
29. Elaborate on solar thermal systems and their use in industrial applications.
30. How do standalone systems support energy access in rural areas?
31. What role do solar thermal systems play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
32. How does wind speed influence energy production in wind systems?
33. Describe how wind turbines convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
34. Illustrate a basic wind power system and label its components.
35. Sketch and explain the structure of a horizontal-axis wind turbine.
36. What is geothermal energy? Provide a relevant example.
37. Explain the principles behind geothermal energy extraction.
38. What are the environmental and practical uses of geothermal energy?
39. Describe biomass energy and its role in renewable energy.
40. Explain how solid biomass is converted into gaseous fuels.
41. List and describe different types of biofuels with examples.
42. Illustrate the process of burning and digesting wet waste for energy.
43. Show how biomass is transformed into various biofuels.
44. Explain the technologies used for gas collection from biomass.
45. Analyze the environmental impact of hydropower generation.
46. What principles govern hydroelectric power plants?
47. Describe the structural components of a typical hydroelectric plant.
48. Explain the functioning of pumped storage hydro systems.
49. How does hydropower alter river ecosystems and what are the consequences?
50. Examine the social impact of dam construction in populated regions.
51. Discuss the benefits and limitations of hydropower.
52. How do hydropower and tidal energy complement other renewable sources?
53. What role does pumped storage play in hydroelectric energy systems?
54. What is a tidal energy system?
55. How do tidal lagoons work as renewable energy systems?
56. Discuss the effectiveness of tidal barrages.
57. What are the major technological hurdles in adopting tidal energy?
58. Describe the environmental and social consequences of tidal energy systems.
59. Compare tidal barrages and tidal lagoons in terms of benefits and drawbacks.
