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UPSC 2023 • Q66Environment, Ecology & Climate ChangeMedium
Environmental Pollution, Waste Remediation & Forever Chemicals
With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements: 1. None of them uses seawater. 2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district. 3. None of them is privately owned. How many of the above statements are correct?
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