Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Despite the renewable energy push, coal remains the primary source of power, accounting for over 70% of electricity generation in India. Statement II: Coal-fired power plants in India have well-established technology with high generation capacity. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Despite the renewable energy push, coal remains the primary source of power, accounting for over 70% of electricity generation in India.
Statement II: Coal-fired power plants in India have well-established technology with high generation capacity.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

[A] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[B] Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

[C] Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

[D] Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement-I is correct. Despite India’s efforts to promote renewable energy, coal remains the primary source of power generation, accounting for over 70% of electricity production. This dominance of coal in the energy mix highlights its significance in meeting the country’s growing energy demands.

Statement-II is also correct. Coal-fired power plants are a mature technology with a proven track record of high energy generation capacity. Their established infrastructure and operational efficiency make them a reliable source of power, especially compared to some renewable sources that are still in their developmental stages.

Therefore, Statement-II directly explains the reason behind the dominance of coal in power generation in Statement-I.

Source: Forum IAS

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