Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India:
1. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW.
2. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation.
3. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation.
4. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation.
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
1. Statement 1 appears broadly correct for the time period: India's total installed capacity for power generation reached approximately 100,000 MW around the year 2000-2001. Thus, 95,000 MW is a plausible figure representing the capacity around that time.
2. Statement 2 is incorrect: The contribution of Nuclear plants to India's total power generation was very small in 2001, around 2-3%, not 15%.
3. Statement 3 is incorrect: The share of Hydroelectricity plants in the total installed capacity/generation was around 25% in 2001, not 40%.
4. Statement 4 appears broadly correct: Thermal plants (coal, gas, and diesel) accounted for the largest share of power generation, typically around 70-75% of installed capacity. While 80% might be a slight overestimate, it reflects the dominance of thermal power.
5. Therefore, considering the data around 2001, statements I and IV are the most accurate among the choices.
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