UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 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?

  1. Only one
  2. Only two
  3. All three
  4. None

Answer

Correct Answer

None

Explanation

All three statements are false: some Indian coal-based thermal power plants do use seawater (coastal plants), some are located in water-stressed districts, and many are privately owned.

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