NATURAL RESOURCES OF INDIA
FOREST CONSERVATION IN INDIA
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coal
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fish
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oil
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The top four countries – China, India, the United States and Japan – are responsible for over three-quarters of the world’s coal-fired electricity (76%, 6, 626 TWh).
Detailed explanation-2: -China is the leading producer of coal-sourced electricity. In 2021, China had a coal power generation of 5, 383 terawatt hours. This more than four times the amount generated by India, which ranked second. Coal is by far the most important energy source in China, accounting for 69 percent of all energy generated.
Detailed explanation-3: -In India, power is generated from conventional (Thermal, Nuclear & Hydro) and renewable sources (Wind, Solar, Biomass etc.). However, Major production of Electricity is achieved through coal a thermal power plant which is around 75% of the total power generation.
Detailed explanation-4: -Coal supplies just over a third of global electricity generation, and until newer technologies are available will continue to play a crucial role in industries such as iron and steel. The IEA’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario envisions that all unabated coal generation ends by 2040.