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Q1.	____ is invariably used as base load plant.
A.	Diesel engine plant [Wrong Answer]
B.	Nuclear power plant [Correct Answer]
C.	Gas turbine plant [Wrong Answer]
D.	Pumped storage plant [Wrong Answer]
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