Multiple choice

Many thermal power plants are set up near coal or oil fields because

  1. the transmission of electricity is more efficient than transporting coal or petroleum over to same distance

  2. it is a culture to set up such plants near coal or oil fields

  3. the government does not allow setting up such plants at other places

  4. the fuel will be destroyed if it will be transported to other places
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Explanation

Many thermal power plants are set up near coal or oil fields because the transmission of electricity is easier than transporting coal or petroleum over to some distance. Hence, option (1) is correct.

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