What is the most important factor under consideration for the site selection of a thermal power plant?
A
Availability of fuel
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B
Availability of Water
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C
Cost and the type of land
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D
Distance from the populated area
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Solution
The correct options are
A) Availability of fuel
B) Availability of Water
A thermal power plant is a place where electricity is produced by using steam.
In thermal power, plant water is converted into steam and the steam is used to run the generator to generate electricity.
So we can say that the availability of fuel such as coal or lignite and the availability of water is the essential considerations for the site selection of a thermal power plant.