The correct answer is (c) Maharashtra.
Maharashtra has the largest installed capacity of electricity in India, with a total of 31,145 MW as of 2020. It also ranks first in terms of electricity generation, with a total of 124,576 GWh generated in 2020.
The following are the installed capacities and generation of electricity in the top 5 states of India in 2020:
| State | Installed capacity (MW) | Generation (GWh) |
|—|—|—|
| Maharashtra | 31,145 | 124,576 |
| Tamil Nadu | 28,054 | 108,741 |
| Gujarat | 25,195 | 100,955 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 24,202 | 94,846 |
| Karnataka | 22,130 | 86,708 |
Maharashtra’s large installed capacity and generation of electricity is due to its diverse energy mix, which includes coal, hydropower, nuclear, and renewable energy sources. The state has also been investing heavily in renewable energy in recent years, and is now the second-largest producer of solar and wind power in India.
Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Karnataka are also major producers of electricity in India. These states have a diverse energy mix, and are also investing in renewable energy.