Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

Which of the following statement is true regarding commercial energy consumption in India?

Options:

Coal has the largest share at 54% followed by oil at 34%, natural gas at 2%, and hydro energy at 10%

Coal has the largest share at 14% followed by oil at 32%, natural gas at 30%, and hydro energy at 24%

Coal has the largest share at 46% followed by oil at 42%, natural gas at 8%, and hydro energy at 4%

Coal has the largest share at 74% followed by oil at 10%, natural gas at 9%, and hydro energy at 7%

Correct Answer:

Coal has the largest share at 74% followed by oil at 10%, natural gas at 9%, and hydro energy at 7%

Explanation:

In India, commercial energy consumption makes up about 74 percent of the total energy consumed in India. This includes coal and lignite with the largest share of 74 percent, followed by oil at 10 percent, natural gas at 9 percent, and hydro and other new and renewable energy at 7 percent. Non-commercial energy sources consisting of firewood, cow dung, and agricultural wastes account for over 26 percent of the total energy consumption.