Which one among the following industries is the maximum consumer of water in India ?
✓ Correct answer: d) Thermal power
ExplanationWater is an indispensable resource for various indus- trial processes.In India, different industries use water in varying amounts, but the thermal power sector stands out as the high- est consumer due to its extensive cooling and steam generation requirements.While engineering, paper and pulp, and textiles industries do require water for various operations such as man- ufacturing, cleaning, and processing, their water consumption is comparatively much lower than that of thermal power plants.136
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