State whether true/false.

The thermal power stations use only renewable resources for generating electricity.

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The given statement is False. Thermal power plants generate electricity using non-renewable fossil sources. The two primary methods for producing electricity are using running water to power hydro turbines for hydropower and other fuels like coal, petroleum, and natural gas to burn to power turbines to produce thermal electricity. Electricity has so many applications in today's world that its per-person usage is a measure of development. Coal and natural gas are used to generate thermal electricity. India has around 310 thermal power plants. Thermal power is India's primary source of energy. Thermal power sources account for over 75% of India's energy consumption. Because they generate steam, thermal power plants are also known as steam power plants.

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