Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Infrastructure

Question:

At present, what is the contribution of nuclear energy in the total energy consumption of India?

Options:

2.5%

5.7%

6.8%

8.1%

Correct Answer:

2.5%

Explanation:

the correct answer is option 1: 2.5%

Atomic energy is an important source of electric power, it has economic advantages. At present, nuclear energy accounts for only 2.5 per cent of the total energy consumption against a global average of 13 per cent.