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Coal contributes more than what share to India's primary commercial energy?
AAbout 80%
BAbout 25%
CAbout 55%
DAbout 40%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. About 55%
Coal is the mainstay of India's energy mix, contributing MORE THAN 55% to primary commercial energy. In total power generation, coal-fired plants account for about 72%. (Source: MoC Year-End Review 2025, Introduction.)
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