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In the present day of energy crisis, what steps will you like to take for saving energy?

Answer:

The following steps can be undertaken for saving energy -

(i) Stop cutting off the trees and practice plantation of trees.

(ii) Practice reuse and recycle of resources. For example, scraps of iron can be reused for other purposes.

(iii) Waste minimum amount of water and practice rainwater harvesting.

(iv) Avoid using vehicles for short distance. Instead walk or use cycle to cover short distance. To cover the long distances, take a public transport instead of using personal vehicle.

(v) Switch off the electrical appliances when not in use.

(vi) Use alternate sources of energy like solar energy, thermal energy etc instead of non-renewable resources like coal and petroleum as the latter can be exhausted easily.