Common source of energy used for cooking in rural parts of India is:

Sun

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Coal

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Wood and animal dung

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None of the above

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The correct option is C Wood and animal dung
Wood and animal dung are the major sources of energy for cooking in rural areas. It is readily available and is a cheap form of energy, while solar energy is not abundantly used because it's difficult to harness solar energy and coal has not cost-efficient.

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