Question

Which of the following statement/s are true about the 'Energy Sector of India?

1. During the fiscal year (FY) 2022–23, the total electricity generation in the country was 1,844 TWh
2. The National Grid serves as the primary high-voltage electricity transmission network in India
3. India's electricity sector is dominated by Solar Energy

• A. i only
• B. i, iii
• C. i, ii
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

C. i, ii

The energy sector in India

• The energy sector in India is a critical pillar of the nation's economic infrastructure, catering to the energy requirements of its vast population
• India is the third largest producer of electricity in the world (2023)
• During the fiscal year (FY) 2022–23, the total electricity generation in the country was 1,844 TWh.
• India's electricity sector is dominated by fossil fuels, in particular coal, which produced about three-quarters of the country's electricity.

The National Grid in India

• The National Grid in India is  the high-voltage electricity transmission network that connects various power stations and major substations across the country.
• It plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and reliable supply of electricity to different regions, facilitating the seamless transmission of power from generating stations to distribution centers and ultimately to consumers. 
• The National Grid is owned, and maintained by state-owned Power Grid Corporation of India