GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Minerals and Energy2001

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?

A

I only

B

II and III

C

III and IV

D

I and IV

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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