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The correct answer is: c) Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant.<\/p>\n
The Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant is the largest thermal power plant in Punjab, India. It is located in the village of Ropar, near the city of Ropar. The plant has an installed capacity of 1,980 megawatts and uses coal as its fuel. It was commissioned in 2000 and is owned and operated by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited.<\/p>\n
The plant consists of six units, each of which has an installed capacity of 330 megawatts. The units are of supercritical technology and are designed to operate at a steam pressure of 250 bar and a steam temperature of 565 degrees Celsius. The plant uses coal from the Talwandi Sabo coal mine, which is located about 100 kilometers from the plant.<\/p>\n
The Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant is a major source of electricity for Punjab. It supplies electricity to the state’s grid and also to the neighboring states of Haryana and Rajasthan. The plant is a major employer in the region and provides employment to over 2,000 people.<\/p>\n
The plant has been criticized for its environmental impact. The plant emits large quantities of pollutants into the air, including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. These pollutants can cause respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer. The plant has also been criticized for its water consumption. The plant uses large quantities of water for cooling and other purposes. This water is drawn from the Sutlej River, which has led to water shortages in the region.<\/p>\n
Despite its environmental impact, the Guru Gobind Singh Super Thermal Power Plant is a vital source of electricity for Punjab. The plant provides jobs and economic development to the region. It is also a major source of revenue for the state government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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