Which of the following thermal power stations is a major source of external power purchased by KSEB and is located at Kayamkulam?

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AKSEB's own Brahmapuram Thermal Power Station

BKochi Power Plant, a subsidiary of KPPCL

CNTPC Idukki, a hydroelectric power station

DNTPC Kayamkulam (Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Project)

Answer:

While KSEB owns the BDPP and KDPP (which are often decommissioned or used only for peak loads), the NTPC Kayamkulam power plant is a large central sector thermal station that supplies a significant quantum of power to the state under long-term power purchase agreements.

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