Which one of the following is the correct percentage of contribution of hydroelectric power to India's total electricity produced?

10%

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17%

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22%

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35%

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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. Some important hydel power stations in India are Bhakra Nangal, Gandhi Sagar, Nagarjuna Sagar and Damodar valley projects.

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