Which material is used as fuel in Telangana’s thermal power plants?

Natural Gas
Coal
Uranium
Diesel

The correct answer is B) Coal.

Coal is a fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals that have been buried and subjected to intense heat and pressure over millions of years. It is a solid, black or brown, combustible material that is used as a fuel in power plants, factories, and homes.

Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals that have been buried and subjected to intense heat and pressure over millions of years. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is used as a fuel in power plants, factories, and homes.

Uranium is a radioactive metal that is used as a fuel in nuclear power plants. It is a silvery-white metal that is found in nature in small amounts.

Diesel is a fuel that is made from petroleum. It is a thick, dark liquid that is used as a fuel in diesel engines.

Coal is the most common fuel used in Telangana’s thermal power plants. In 2019, coal accounted for 80% of the fuel used in Telangana’s thermal power plants. Natural gas accounted for 15% of the fuel used, and nuclear power accounted for 5%.