Question

Which of the following statements about electricity production is/are true?

• A. On a large scale, hydroelectricity and burning fuels to generate nuclear power are the only ways to produce elctricity.
• B. Hydroelectricity and thermal power plants generate the same type of electricity.
• C. Hydroelectricity plants are also called multipurpose projects.
• D. Gandhi Sagar is an example of a station that uses coal to produce electricity.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B Hydroelectricity and thermal power plants generate the same type of electricity.
C Hydroelectricity plants are also called multipurpose projects.

Electricity is generated on a large scale in India, either with hydro turbines used to generate hydro electricity or by burning fuels such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas to drive turbines to produce thermal power. Both methods generate the same kind of electricity. In India, hydroelectric power plants are also called multipurpose projects. These include Bhakra Nangal, Gandhi Sagar, and Nagarjunasagar dam. Meanwhile, thermal power plants are found at Durgapur, Chandrapur, and Sabarmati.