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?
Answer:
(d)
Non-traditional
The answer is (d). None of the statements are correct. Some coal-based thermal power plants in India use seawater. For example, the Tata Mundra Ultra Mega Power Plant in Gujarat uses seawater for cooling. Some coal-based thermal power plants in India are set up in water-stressed districts. For example, the Talcher Super Thermal Power Station in Odisha is located in a water-stressed district. Some coal-based thermal power plants in India are privately owned. For example, the Adani Power Rajasthan Limited is a privately owned company that operates a coal-based thermal power plant in Rajasthan.