Indian Economic Development

Sustainable Economic Development

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(A) Nuclear

(B) Thermal

(D) Hydro

Following are the sources of electricity generation in India. Arrange them in correct sequence on the basis of total power generation capacity (higher to lower)

(A), (B), (C), (D)

(A), (C), (B), (D)

(B), (C), (D), (A)

(B), (D), (C), (A)

✅ Correct Option: 4

Nuclear: Energy from atomic reactions.
Thermal: Heat-based energy generation.
New and renewable energy: Sustainable energy sources.
Hydro: Energy from water flow.

Correct sequence: Thermal (B) > Hydro (D) > New and renewable energy (C) > Nuclear (A)

Explanation: Thermal power plants use heat to generate electricity, making them a major source. Hydro power utilizes flowing water, ranking next. New and renewable energy sources, like solar and wind, follow. Finally, nuclear energy, while significant, has a lower capacity compared to the others in India.

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(A) Provides aesthetic services

(B) Sustains life

(D) Decreases poverty

(E) Supplies non-renewable resources

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Following are the sources of electricity generation in India. Arrange them in correct sequence on the basis of total power generation capacity (higher to lower)

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