Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements with respect to coal based thermal power plants:

1. Large amounts of freshwater used.
2. High maintenance cost.
3. Atmospheric pollution.
Which of the above is/are true?

• A. 1
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 1 and 3
• D. All of These

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of These

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> 1 In thermal power stations, combustion of primary fuels heats the water and transforms it to steam.
2 They are large plants having high installation and maintenance cost.
3 Thermal power plants convert the heat energy of primary fuels such as coal, to the electric power. The burning of coal leads to air pollution.