UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 40
With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements :
- None of them uses seawater.
- None of them is set up in water-stressed district.
- None of them is privately owned.
How many of the above statements are correct?
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D (None)
Explanation: Indian coal power plants vary widely in location, water source and ownership; real examples disprove all three absolute claims.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect/False - Coastal thermal plants can use seawater for cooling or other plant processes.
2. Incorrect/False - Some coal thermal plants operate in districts categorized as water-stressed.
3. Incorrect/False - India has substantial privately owned coal-fired power-generation capacity.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3 do not.
B. Incorrect-it counts 2, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3 do not.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 0 qualify; item(s) 1, 2, 3 do not.
D. Correct-exactly 0 of the 3 listed items satisfy the condition.