Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPP) are a series of ambitious power projects planned by the Government of India to overcome the chronic deficiency of power in India. What is the minimum power generating capacity that allows a power project to be categorized as UMPP?
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10000 MW
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7000 MW
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4000 MW
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2000 MW
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Correct answer
Explanation
Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPP) are classified as power projects with a minimum generating capacity of 4000 MW. These large-scale projects were conceived to address India's substantial power deficit through economies of scale. Options like 2000 MW, 7000 MW, and 10000 MW are either below the threshold or set at arbitrary higher levels not defined in the UMPP framework.