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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion process was used for energy production in India in

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Kolkata
  2. Haldia
  3. Madras/Chennai
  4. Paradwip

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Madras/Chennai

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Madras/Chennai šŸ“š Explanation: India's first experimental project for Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) was planned and tested off the coast of Chennai (Madras). This system uses the temperature difference in sea water to generate power. It is a clean and renewable source of energy that is ideal for tropical coastal regions. Chennai was chosen due to its favorable oceanic conditions for this pioneering scientific research.