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Question:

With increase in population, our needs have increased. Today the world is facing a problem of energy crisis. We must conserve energy. Which one of the following statements do not show energy conservation approach?

Switch off the lights, fans, television and other appliances when not in use

Make use of pressure cooker

Use of bicycle while going to school

One should use individual vehicle instead of public transport system

Solution:

There are many different methods which can be used for the conservation of energy. The electrical appliances like the lights, fans, television, etc can be switched off whenever not in need. The use of pressure cooker saves combustion of fuel and inturn conserves energy. The bicycle can be used for travelling rather than the private vehicles. Thus, the correct answer is option D. Using an individual vehicle instead of public transport consumes more energy and is not an energy conservation approach.