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INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY.

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2. Attempt any FOUR questions from SECTION-B.
3. Attempt any TWO questions from SECTION-C.
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SECTION-A (10 × 2 = 20 Marks)
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l. Write briefly :
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(a) What are the obstacles to the implementation of renewable energy

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(b) Give the principle of wind energy conversion.

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(c) What is solar energy storage system?

(d) Give various advantages of Tidal energy.
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(e) What is biomass conversion?

(f) Explain the process of photo-synthesis.
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(g) What is a fuel cell? Give its components.

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(h) Give the factors for considering the selection of material for MHD.
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(i) What is thermionic emission?
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