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Question is ⇒ A nuclear power plant is invariably used as a, Options are ⇒ (A) peak load plant, (B) base load plant, (C) stand-by plant, (D) spinning reserve plant, (E) any of the above, Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	A nuclear power plant is invariably used as a
A.	peak load plant [Wrong Answer]
B.	base load plant [Correct Answer]
C.	stand-by plant [Wrong Answer]
D.	spinning reserve plant [Wrong Answer]
E.	any of the above [Wrong Answer]
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