Geography PYQ 258 of 587 · Mineral Resources · Miscellaneous : Minerals

From which of the following sources does India obtain the maximum amount of electricity?

  1. AHydel
  2. BThermal
  3. CNuclear
  4. DNon-conventional

41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

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Correct answer: (b) Thermal

Explanation

India obtains the maximum amount of electricity from thermal sources. Fossil fuels such as coal, lignite, gas and diesel constitute the major share, with coal being dominant. Hydroelectric power and nuclear power contribute comparatively smaller shares.

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