Name three conventional ways of generating power. Of these three, which one contributes maximum generation in India.

Name three conventional ways of generating power. Of these three, which one contributes maximum generation in India.
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Coal, Gas and Hydro are the examples of conventional method of generating power. Coal contributes maximum generation in India. India generates 219.81 Gw by thermal power plant (coal).
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