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?
Only one
Only two
All three
None
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC IAS – 2023
1. None of them uses seawater: This is incorrect. Coastal thermal power plants like the Mundra plant in Gujarat or the Ennore plant in Tamil Nadu use seawater for cooling.
2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district: This is incorrect. Many thermal power plants are located in regions facing water scarcity, leading to significant environmental and social concerns regarding their water consumption.
3. None of them is privately owned: This is incorrect. India has a significant number of privately owned coal-based thermal power plants, operated by companies like Tata Power, Adani Power, Reliance Power, etc., alongside plants owned by public sector undertakings like NTPC.
Since all three statements are incorrect, none of them are correct.