India's electricity generation mix is heavily dominated by thermal power sources, particularly coal-fired power plants. Coal accounts for the largest portion of the total installed capacity and actual generation. While hydro, nuclear, and renewable energy sources are significant contributors and their shares are growing, thermal power remains the primary source of electricity in the country.
Which of the following has the highest share in power generation in India ?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011 · Additional Private Secretary Exam 2017 · Topic: Industrial Sector (Industrial Infrastructure: Power, Logistics, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs))
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