RAS question
Barsingsar lignite power plant is in which district?
Correct answer: (B) Bikaner.
Barsingsar lignite-based thermal power plant is located in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
Explanation
Barsingsar is a lignite-based thermal power plant associated with Bikaner district. The plant uses local lignite from the Palana mines, which is the key logic behind linking the power plant with Bikaner rather than with Rajasthan's other energy districts. The Central Electricity Authority status document also lists Barsingsar TPP extension with the location marked as District Bikaner, Rajasthan. For RAS preparation, the point is not just to remember a plant name, but to connect Rajasthan's fuel-based power projects with their district locations and nearby resource base.
Why the other options are wrong
- (A) Barmer is associated with the Giral plant, not with the Barsingsar lignite-based thermal power plant.
- (C) Jodhpur is associated with Bhadla solar, whereas Barsingsar belongs to Bikaner district.
- (D) Jaisalmer is associated with gas plants, while the Barsingsar lignite plant is located in Bikaner district.
Concept
Rajasthan's economic geography includes the district-wise location of thermal and renewable power projects. Energy resources, mining belts and major power plants are standard map-based facts in Rajasthan geography for RAS preparation.