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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only
Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference Verified- Statement 1 is correct: In the year 2001, India's total installed power generating capacity was approximately 95,000 to 100,000 MW (~101 GW by 2001-02).
- Statement 2 is incorrect: Nuclear power has historically contributed around 2% to 3% of India's total power generation, nowhere near 15%.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: Hydroelectric power contributed around 24–25% in 2001, not 40%.
- Statement 4 is incorrect: Thermal power accounted for around 70–72% of generation, not 80%.
Nuclear power generation in India has never reached double digits percentage share, making Statement 2 definitely false and eliminating options (b).
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