A
It is regulated strictly under Section 11 of the Electricity Act, 2003, for domestic peak power demand.
B
It serves as the exclusive manufacturing site for port-based e-methanol production facilities in India.
C
It is the primary domestic riverine corridor used for inland cooperative retail distribution in Kerala.
D
A vast percentage of internationally traded liquefied natural gas and crude oil passes through its narrow waters.
Correct answer: (d) A vast percentage of internationally traded liquefied natural gas and crude oil passes through its narrow waters.
Explanation
Option D is correct because the Strait of Hormuz is a crucial global maritime passage through which a major share of the world's petroleum and LNG passes, making any disruption a threat to global energy security. Options A, C, and D describe domestic cooperative networks, industrial green fuel plants, and power sector laws respectively.
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