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Evaluation Exercises

Activities

1. What would happen if there is no electricity?

2. What will happen if petrol, diesel, aviation fuel, kerosene and cooking gas
are all used up by us?

Very short answer questions
1. Write any four sources of energy.

2. Why is energy an essential part of human life?
3. Which is the first hydro-power project of Nepal? When was it established?

4. During whose reign Sundarijal Hydro-power Station established? Write its
production capacity.
5. Mention any two effects of load-shedding.

Short answer questions
1. Define energy and write its various sources.
2. What is the importance of energy? Make a list.

3. Write five solutions for the energy crisis of Nepal.
4. As Nepal is rich in water resources, we can produce plenty of hydro-

electricity and export it to different countries for our economy benefits.
What do you think need to be done to achieve this?
5. List the uses of electricity.

6. How can we minimize the problem of power shortage? Suggest the possible
ways of solutions.

Community Work

Collect the list of different kinds of energy that has been used in your home,
school or community. Also find out the uses of such energies.

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