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Quiz · Pumped Storage Hydropower PSP in India

Two Prelims-style questions on this topic from 20 October 2026. Choose an option to check yourself, then open the full note or today’s full quiz.

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PIB · Pumped Storage Hydropower PSP in India

Consider the following statements regarding energy storage and Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSP) in India:1.Pumped storage systems function as net consumers of electricity overall due to pumping friction losses but provide high-value peak power.2.The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) projects total storage capacity requirements of 73.93 GW by 2031–32.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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PIB · Pumped Storage Hydropower PSP in India

What is the primary role of Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSP) in modern power grids?
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