In India hydroelectric power contributes approximately _____________ percent of the total electricity produced.

11%

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22%

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33%

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44%

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Solution

The correct option is B 22%
In terms of power generation, India is the sixth largest state. About 65% of electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants, 22% by hydroelectric power plants, 3% by nuclear power plants and rest 10% by alternative sources of energy such as solar, biomass etc.

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