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Which one of the following has the highest share in power generation in India?
Question

Which one of the following has the highest share in power generation in India?

A.

Hydro power

B.

Thermal power

C.

Nuclear power

D.

All the above with equal share

Correct option is B

Thermal power has the highest share in power generation in India. Thermal power, which is generated by burning fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, and oil, accounts for about 70% of India’s total electricity generation. Among thermal power plants, coal-based plants contribute the most, due to India's large coal reserves and the relatively low cost of coal. Hydropower comes second, contributing significantly but less than thermal power, while nuclear and renewable sources like wind and solar are growing but still constitute a smaller portion of India's total power generation. Thermal power remains critical to India's energy needs, but the country is working to increase its renewabl

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