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?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: D
The correct answer is (d). None of the statements are correct.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Some coal-based thermal power plants in India do use seawater. For example, the Tata Mundra Ultra Mega Power Project in Gujarat uses seawater for cooling.
Statement 2 is incorrect. 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.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Some coal-based thermal power plants in India are privately owned. For example, the Adani Power Mundra Power Plant in Gujarat is privately owned.
