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Coal Ash and Indian Coal Quality (See IndEco0111 for Full Coverage)

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Coal ash’s heavy metals, coal plant emissions, and Indian coal’s high ash content are covered in depth in IndEco0111 — Thermal Power in India, including this same UPSC 2020 PYQ fact.

Aerial view of the William H. Zimmer coal-fired power station, showing its ash pond infrastructure
Aerial view of a coal-fired power station with its ash pond, where coal ash is stored after combustion. Photo by Antony-22, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
1. Consider the following statements about coal ash: 1. It contains arsenic, lead, and mercury. 2. Coal-fired plants release SO2 and NOx. 3. Indian coal has high ash content. Which are correct?

 

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