Q. For which among the following purposes, maximum share of the Natural Gas produced in India is used?
In India, the largest share of natural gas consumption goes to the fertilizer industry, where it is used as a feedstock for producing urea and other nitrogenous fertilizers.
After fertilizers, the next major consumers are power generation and industrial uses.
Cooking gas (PNG/CNG) accounts for a smaller portion compared to these sectors.
So, the fertilizer sector is the primary consumer of natural gas in India.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
In India, the largest share of natural gas consumption goes to the fertilizer industry, where it is used as a feedstock for producing urea and other nitrogenous fertilizers.
After fertilizers, the next major consumers are power generation and industrial uses.
Cooking gas (PNG/CNG) accounts for a smaller portion compared to these sectors.
So, the fertilizer sector is the primary consumer of natural gas in India.