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About what fraction of India's energy requirement is met by hydro power plants?

ATwo thirds
BOne quarter
CThree fifths
DOne tenth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. One quarter
1. Many dams were built in the last century. 2. Hydro meets a quarter of India's needs. 3. Fossil fuels supply most of the rest. _Source: syllabus Science, Chapter 14, Sources of Energy._
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