What percentage of energy requirement of India is met by nuclear power stations?

$3 %$

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Solution

The correct option is A
$3 %$

Nuclear reactors generate $3 %$ of total electricity production.
Despite its little contribution, nuclear energy has a lot of potential in terms of servicing India's massive energy demands in a secure, long-term, low-carbon manner.
Therefore, nuclear power provides $3 %$ of India’s energy needs.
Hence, Option A is correct.

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