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___________ is invariably used as base load plant.
Correct answer: B. Nuclear power plant
- A. Diesel engine plant
- B. Nuclear power plant
- C. Gas turbine plant
- D. Pumped storage plant
Explanation
Nuclear plants have high capital cost, low running cost, and are best operated continuously, so they are normally assigned base load. Diesel and gas-turbine plants are more suitable for peak or standby service, while pumped storage handles peak demand.
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