Match the following:
| 1. | Hydro energy | A | 74% of commercial energy |
| 2. | Coal | B | 9% of commercial energy |
| 3. | Natural gas | C | 7% of commercial energy |
| 4. | Oil | D | 10% of commercial energy |
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is option 4: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
| 1. | Hydro energy | C. 7% of commercial energy | |
| 2. | Coal | A. 74% of commercial energy | |
| 3. | Natural gas | B. 9% of commercial energy | |
| 4. | Oil | D. 10% of commercial energy | |
In India, commercial energy consumption makes up about 74 per cent of the total energy consumed in India. This includes coal and lignite with the largest share of 74 per cent, followed by oil at 10 per cent, natural gas at 9 per cent, hydro and other new and renewable energy at 7 per cent. Non-commercial energy sources consisting of firewood, cow dung and agricultural wastes account for over 26 per cent of the total energy consumption.