3 DEC SS Q.31
0. The potential of geothermal power in India is approximately
- Option : A
- Explanation : The Geological Survey of India has identified 350 geothermal energy locations in the country. The most promising of these is in Puga valley of Ladakh. The estimated potential for geothermal energy in India is about 10000 MW or 10 GW. Geothermal energy is heat derived within the sub- surface of the earth. Water and/or steam carry the geothermal energy to the Earth's surface. Depending on its characteristics, geothermal energy can be used for heating and cooling purposes or be harnessed to generate clean electricity.
