Geography PYQ 260 of 587 · Electrical Energy · Energy : Miscellaneous

In India, the share of renewable energy in total electricity production increased from 6 percent in 2014–15 to what percentage in 2018–19?

  1. A12 percent
  2. B14 percent
  3. C10 percent
  4. D7 percent
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) 10 percent

Explanation

According to Economic Survey 2018-19, the share of renewable energy (excluding large hydropower of more than 25 MW) in total electricity generation in India increased from 6 percent in 2014-15 to about 10 percent in 2018-19. As per data available on the National Power Portal till November 30, 2025 the share of renewable energy (including hydropower) in the total installed capacity of electricity generation in the country is 49.8 percent (hydropower accounts for about 10.0 percent).

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