2018 · Q123
In India, approximately what percentage of households still use firewood for cooking as per 2011 Census?
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- A20%
- B40%
- C50%
- D60%
Explanation
Census 2011 data on cooking fuel show that about half of Indian households — roughly 49% — used firewood as their primary cooking fuel. That is far above the 20–40% options and below 60%. Hence approximately 50%.