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General Knowledge · Q142

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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 142

Q142

Thermal electricity is generated by using which of these ?

A.
Coal only
B.
Coal and Natural Gas only
C.
Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum
Answer
D.
None of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Traditional thermal power plants: also called combustion power plants, they operate with energy produced by a steam boiler fueled by coal, natural gas, heating oil, as well as by biomass. The steam activates a turbine which, in turn, drives an alternator to produce electricity.