India's electricity generation mix is dominated by thermal power, primarily coal-based power plants. Although renewable energy sources (like wind and solar) are rapidly growing, and hydro and nuclear power contribute, thermal power accounts for the largest share of total installed capacity and actual generation.
Which one of the following is the largest source of electricity in India?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2016 · Topic: Industrial Sector (Industrial Infrastructure: Power, Logistics, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs))
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