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Statement 1 is incorrect: Tidal energy uses the periodic rise and fall of waters of the ocean for generation of electricity and not run of the river system.
Statement 2 is correct: Small-scale hydro project: The flow of river water is harnessed by channelising it through a narrow canal without any creation of artificial reservoir, this type of system is called as 'run of the river systems'. It produces small amount of electricity which can be utilized on a small scale.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Large reservoir based hydro project: It involves creation of artificial reservoir of water to produce a huge amount of electricity. Run-of-river systems do not rely on large storage reservoirs, but rather on the diverted river water to drive turbines, and then discharge the water back into the river system.
Milk tastes sour when kept in the open for sometimes due to the formation of-
What color does litmus turn when neither acidic nor basic?
Repetition of sound produced by reflection of sound waves is called-
Which of the following elements is not a component of stainless steel?
Which of the following is a non-metal?
Which of the following rock is not sedimentary rock?
Which of the following oxides is soluble in water?
Which material is not classified as a metalloid?
What are the constituent metals of the alloy known as 'German Silver'?
What type of glass is used in the manufacturing of cooking utensils?