General Science question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
Light energy is converted by plants in the process of photosynthesis into
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Chemical Potential Energy
During photosynthesis, green plants absorb light energy from the sun and use it to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar). This glucose stores the energy in its chemical bonds, which is a form of chemical potential energy. The plant can later break these bonds down to release energy for growth and survival.
Here is why the other options are incorrect:
Elastic Potential Energy: Energy stored as a result of deformation of an elastic object (like a stretched rubber band).
Gravitational Potential Energy: Energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field (like a boulder sitting on top of a cliff).
Kinetic Energy: The energy of motion (like a rolling ball or running water).
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
