Today, which renewable energy source provides India with the most energy?

Wind

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Solar

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Geothermal

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Hydropower

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Solution

The correct option is D Hydropower
Hydropower provides more energy than any other renewable fuel source. In India, hydropower alone contributes to around $14 %$ of the total electrical power generated while all the other renewable sources collectively contributes $15.7 %$ .

Flowing water creates energy that can be captured and converted into electricity and hydropower is generated.

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