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Q308. Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India : 1. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW 2. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation. 3. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation 4. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation Which of the statements is/are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India :

  1. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW
  2. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation.
  3. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation
  4. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation

Which of the statements is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2001 • Geography

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%.
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

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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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2001 (Q308)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Human & Political Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2001 GS Paper I Question 308 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2001 Geography (Human & Political Geography) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2001 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Human & Political Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Human & Political Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Human & Political Geography UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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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