Question : Which of the following fuels is the largest contributor to the generation of electricity in India?
Option 1: Nuclear energy
Option 2: Diesel
Option 3: Coal
Option 4: Natural gas
Correct Answer: Coal
Solution : The correct answer is coal.
As of the fiscal year 2022–23, India stands as the world's third-largest producer of electricity. Among the total electricity generation of 1,844 TWh during this period, utilities contributed 1,618 TWh . The electricity sector in India is primarily characterised by the dominance of fossil fuels, particularly coal, which account for approximately three-quarters of the country's total electricity production.
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