In India, the total electricity produced from hydroelectric power is ________.

10%

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22%

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32%

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39%

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Solution

The correct option is C 22%
Industries, apart from being heavy users of water, also require power to run them. Much of this energy comes from hydroelectric power. Today, in India hydroeclectric power contributes approximately 22 per cent of the total electricity produced.

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