Multiple choice

In 2010, the Planning Commission lowered the power generation target for the 11th Five Year Plan. What was the target achieved in the 10th Plan?

  1. 62,374 MW

  2. 78,577 MW

  3. 19,207 MW

  4. 21,080 MW

  5. 41,000 MW
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Explanation

The Planning Commission on March 20, 2010 reduced the power generation capacity addition target by over 20 per cent to 62,374 MW for the 11th Plan (2007-12) from the original target of 78,577 MW, in its mid-term appraisal report unveiled recently. During 11th Plan, 19,207 MW of generation capacity was added till December 31, 2009. During the 10th Plan, 21,080 MW was added against the target of 41,000 MW.

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