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UPSC Prelims 2023 Paper-1 📅 28 May, 2023

With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements:
  • 1. None of them uses seawater.
  • 2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district.
  • 3. None of them is privately owned.
How many of the above statements are correct?

A
Only one
B
Only two
C
All three
D
None
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UPSC Prelims
2023 • 28 May, 2023 • Paper-1
With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements:
  • 1. None of them uses seawater.
  • 2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district.
  • 3. None of them is privately owned.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer
None
Subject: Economy.Context: Thermal Power Infrastructure.Details: All statements use extreme words and are incorrect. Statement 1 is false; coastal power plants (......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Subject
Economy.
Context
Thermal Power Infrastructure.
Details
All statements use extreme words and are incorrect. Statement 1 is false; coastal power plants (like Mundra) use seawater for cooling. Statement 2 is false; many thermal plants are located in water-stressed regions like Vidarbha and Rajasthan. Statement 3 is false; private entities (like Adani Power, Tata Power) own several major coal-based thermal power plants in India.