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Question
Fuel used in thermal power plants is
Options
water
uranium
biomass
fossil fuels
Solution
fossil fuels
Explanation -
Fuel used in thermal power plants is fossil fuel. In thermal power plant fossil fuel is used for generation of electricity.
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