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Thermal power

Asked 2 times in CSE over 39 years (1984–2023), peaking in 2023.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1984–2023
Span
2023
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2023
  • Recurs across 2 years (1984–2023)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

184
123
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2023

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?

  1. A Only one
  2. B Only two
  3. C All three
  4. D None ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
CSE1984

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?

  1. A Only one
  2. B Only two
  3. C All three
  4. D None ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography

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