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Q1.	Major share ofpower produced in India is through
A.	diesel power plants [Wrong Answer]
B.	hydroelectric power plants [Wrong Answer]
C.	thermal power plants [Correct Answer]
D.	nuclear power plants [Wrong Answer]
View Answer 5 -1 Explanation:- Answer : C Discuss it below : Rahul Kumbhakar Said on 2021-01-11 10:03:37 About 65% of the electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants, 22% by hydroelectric power plants, 3% by nuclear power plants and rest by 10% from others !! OOPS Login [Click here] is required to post your answer/result Help other students, write article, leave your comments

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