Today in India hydroelectric power contributes approx..............% of the total electricity produced.

Correct option is C

Ans.(c) 22%

Explanation:

The correct answer is 22%. Hydroelectric power contributes approximately 22% of India's total electricity production. It is one of the key renewable energy sources in India, alongside solar and wind power.

Information Booster:

● India is the 5th largest producer of hydroelectricity in the world.
● Major hydroelectric projects in India:

• Bhakra Nangal Dam (Punjab, Himachal Pradesh)
• Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand)
• Sardar Sarovar Dam (Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan)
• Nagarjuna Sagar Dam (Telangana, Andhra Pradesh)
  ● Hydropower is crucial for clean energy production and irrigation.
  ● The Indian government promotes small and micro hydro projects to increase renewable energy generation.