UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Solar energy is continuously supplied by the Sun and is not depleted by human use. As long as the Sun shines,the resource is available,which makes it renewable in nature. The stem clearly refers to using solar energy for electricity,so renewable is the correct classification. Therefore Option D is appropriate.

Option A:
Non renewable resources are finite and not replenished on human timescales,unlike solar energy.

Option B:
Fossil resources come from ancient organic matter; solar energy is sunlight,not fossil fuel.

Option C:
Nuclear energy depends on fission fuels like uranium,not solar radiation captured by PV panels.

Option D:
Renewable resources such as solar are naturally replenished and are central to clean energy transitions,matching the stem.