Indian energy resources: Identify the most important raw material for power generation in India. Consider the dominant source used in installed generation capacity and output historically. Choose the correct option.
General Knowledge
Indian Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: Coal
Explanation
Reasoning
- India's power sector has long been thermal-dominated, with coal as the main fuel for electricity generation.
- Hydro, gas, nuclear, and renewables contribute, but coal remains the single largest raw material input.
Final AnswerCoal.