NTPC Limited Overview
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When did NTPC start working on its first thermal power project at Shaktinagar?

  • 1976 (correct)
  • 1975
  • 1983
  • 1986

In which year did NTPC achieve power generation capacity of 2000 MW?

  • 1986
  • 1988
  • 1985 (correct)
  • 1983

When did NTPC commission two 500 MW units, one each in Rihand and Ramagundam?

  • 1988 (correct)
  • 1986
  • 1983
  • 1985

Which year saw NTPC take over the Talcher Thermal Power Station from Orissa State Electricity Board?

<p>1995 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of NTPC Limited?

<p>Generating and distributing electricity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did NTPC get listed on BSE and NSE?

<p>2004 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does NTPC contribute to the total power generation in India?

<p>By focusing on operating power plants at higher efficiency levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total electric power generating capacity of NTPC?

<p>71,594 MW (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many power stations does NTPC currently operate?

<p>55 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was NTPC founded?

<p>1975 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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When did NTPC start its first thermal power project?

NTPC began working on its first thermal power project at Shaktinagar in 1976.

When did NTPC reach 2000 MW power generation capacity?

In 1985, NTPC achieved a power generation capacity of 2000 MW.

When did NTPC commission the 500 MW units?

In 1988, NTPC commissioned two 500 MW units, one in Rihand and one in Ramagundam.

When did NTPC take over Talcher Thermal Power Station?

NTPC took over the Talcher Thermal Power Station from the Orissa State Electricity Board in 1995.

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What is NTPC's primary function?

NTPC Limited's primary function is generating and distributing electricity.

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When did NTPC get listed on BSE and NSE?

NTPC got listed on BSE and NSE in 2004.

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How does NTPC contribute to India's power generation?

NTPC contributes to India's total power generation by operating power plants at higher efficiency levels.

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What is NTPC's total electric power generating capacity?

As of now, NTPC has a total electric power generating capacity of 71,594 MW.

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How many power stations does NTPC operate?

NTPC currently operates 55 power stations.

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When was NTPC founded?

NTPC was founded in 1975.

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Study Notes

NTPC History

  • NTPC began its first thermal power project at Shaktinagar in 1975.
  • NTPC reached a power generation capacity of 2000 MW in 1984.
  • In 1985, NTPC commissioned two 500 MW units, one each in Rihand and Ramagundam.
  • NTPC took over the Talcher Thermal Power Station from the Orissa State Electricity Board in 1989.

NTPC Function

  • NTPC Limited's primary function is generating and supplying electricity to various states in India.

NTPC Listing

  • NTPC was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) in 1991.

NTPC Power Generation

  • NTPC contributes significantly to India's total power generation.
  • As of now, NTPC operates 24 power stations across India.
  • The total electric power generating capacity of NTPC is 62,828 MW.
  • NTPC was founded in 1975.

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