Question

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indias renewable energy capacity has increased significantly in recent decades. though hydropower has long been the top renewable source in the countrys energy mix, other renewable technologies have started gaining momentum. according to data compiled by the international renewable energy agency for 2010 - 2020, the most growth was seen in indias _____

which choice most effectively uses data from the graph to complete the text?

choose 1 answer:

a wind capacity, which grew steadily throughout the decade from about 13 gw in 2010 to about 39 gw in 2020.
b hydropower capacity, which grew sharply from 2016 to 2018, surpassing wind capacity and reaching almost 110 gw.
c solar capacity, which grew from nearly zero in 2010 to about 8 gw in 2016, to almost 40 gw in 2020.
d nuclear capacity, which increased from about 55 gw in 2010 to over 130 gw in 2020.

Explanation:

• Option A: Wind capacity growth is steady but not the most significant.
• Option B: Hydropower capacity does not grow sharply from 2016 - 2018 and does not reach 110 GW.
• Option C: Solar capacity shows a large increase from near - zero in 2010 to about 40 GW in 2020, which is a significant growth.
• Option D: Nuclear capacity is not even shown in the graph.

Answer:

C. solar capacity, which grew from nearly zero in 2010 to about 8 GW in 2016, to almost 40 GW in 2020.