Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Energy generated from tides is called tidal energy.
2. The first tidal energy station was built in Russia.
3. Tidal energy can be harnessed by building dams at narrow openings of the rivers.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are incorrect?
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Notes: The first tidal energy station was built in France. Energy generated from tides is called tidal energy. Tidal energy can be harnessed by building dams at narrow openings of the sea. During high tide the energy of the tides is used to turn the turbine installed in the dam to produce electricity. Russia, France and the Gulf of Kachchh in India have huge tidal mill farms.