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Which one of the following forms of energy leads to least environmental pollution in the process of its harnessing and utilisation?

(A) Nuclear energy

(B) Thermal energy

(C) Solar energy

(D) Geothermal energy

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Answer : (C)

(A) Nuclear reactors do not produce air pollution or carbon dioxide while operating. However, the processes for mining and refining uranium ore and making reactor fuel requires large amounts of energy which leads to environmental pollution

(B) Thermal energy leads to production of thermal gases by burning of fossil fuels and thermal pollution.

(C) Solar energy leads to least environmental pollution as there are no harmful products formed

(D) Methane and carbon dioxide are the most commonly released greenhouse gases which affects the environment. Noise pollution also happens in the case of geothermal energy because of drilling.

Therefore option (C) is correct

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