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Nuclear Energy Clean Notes

Nuclear energy is classified as a clean but non-renewable energy source due to its low CO2 emissions and reliance on finite fuels like Uranium and Thorium. It is considered a non-conventional energy source developed in the 20th century, alongside other modern alternatives. Key issues include radioactive waste disposal, the risk of nuclear accidents, and high installation costs.

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Nuclear Energy Clean Notes

Nuclear energy is classified as a clean but non-renewable energy source due to its low CO2 emissions and reliance on finite fuels like Uranium and Thorium. It is considered a non-conventional energy source developed in the 20th century, alongside other modern alternatives. Key issues include radioactive waste disposal, the risk of nuclear accidents, and high installation costs.

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NUCLEAR ENERGY – UPSC QUICK REVISION

1. Clean vs Renewable
1 Nuclear energy is CLEAN → Very low CO■ emission
2 But NOT RENEWABLE → Uses finite fuels (Uranium/Thorium)
3 Key Concept: Clean ≠ Renewable

2. Non-Conventional Source
1 Non-conventional = Modern / alternative sources
2 Nuclear energy developed in 20th century
3 Hence, classified as non-conventional

3. Key Differences
1 Renewable → Infinite (Solar, Wind)
2 Non-conventional → Modern (Solar, Wind, Nuclear)
3 Important: All renewable are non-conventional, but not vice versa

4. Problems of Nuclear Energy


1 Radioactive waste disposal issue
2 Risk of nuclear accidents
3 High installation cost

5. Exam Keywords
1 Non-renewable
2 Non-conventional
3 Low carbon energy

PRACTICE MCQs
Q1. Nuclear energy is: (a) Renewable (b) Non-conventional (c) Infinite (d) No waste
Ans: (b)

Q2. Which is renewable? (a) Nuclear (b) Solar (c) Coal (d) Petroleum
Ans: (b)

Q3. Nuclear energy is clean because: (a) No CO■ emission (b) No waste (c) Infinite fuel (d) Cheap
Ans: (a)

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