Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

At present, how many megawatts of power is the country adding per year?

Options:

12000 MW

18000 MW

20000 MW

28000 MW

Correct Answer:

20000 MW

Explanation:

India’s installed capacity to generate electricity is not sufficient to feed the high economic growth. In order to meet the growing demand for electricity, India’s commercial energy supply needs to grow at about 7 per cent. At present, India is able to add only 20,000 MW a year. Even the installed capacity is under-utilised because plants are not run properly.