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Geography GK · Q34

Transportation System Of India

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 34

Q34

There is always shortage of electricity in India for a long time, because

A.
There is fluctuation in hydro-power generation
B.
Demand for electricity is increasing while its generation and distribution has not been increased
Answer
C.
The objective of getting new capacity is not achieved
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
As the population increases, the demanad for almost all commodities & energy sources increases, same is the case in India, even rapid industrialisation requires power supply. But till date energy produced in terms of electricity is less than what is required to be consumed.