Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:
In India, commercial energy consumption makes up about 74 per cent of the total energy consumed. According to you, which of the following contributes the largest share?
Options:
Coal
Oil
Natural gas
Hydro energy
Correct Answer:
Coal
Explanation:
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.