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What share of India's total power generation came from coal-fired power plants?
AAbout 50%
BAbout 72%
CAbout 85%
DAbout 60%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. About 72%
Coal-fired power generation accounts for about 72% of India's total power generation. Coal remains a baseload pillar supporting steel, cement and the broader economy. (Source: MoC Year-End Review 2025.)
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