Kawas Thermal Power Station is located in which of the following states?
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Subject: geography
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- West Bengal
Explanation: • Kawas Thermal Power Station is located in Gujarat.
• Other thermal stations in Gujarat include Kutch, Sikka, and Dhuvaran.
• Thermal power plants produce ~55% of India’s current energy mix.
• Khaparkheda is in Maharashtra, Suratgarh in Rajasthan, Bakreshwar in WB.
• Trick: 'Kawas sounds like Kutch/Kalol = Gujarat'.
• Thermal plants rely heavily on bituminous coal.