Indian nuclear power geography: which of the following locations does not host a nuclear power plant?

Introduction / Context:
Recognizing the locations of major Indian nuclear power stations is a common general knowledge and engineering awareness topic. This question checks whether you can distinguish nuclear sites from thermal or other power stations.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Options include well-known Indian power locations.
• Only one option does not correspond to a nuclear power station site.

Concept / Approach:
Rawatbhata (Rajasthan), Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu), Kaiga (Karnataka), and Tarapur (Maharashtra) are recognized nuclear power plant sites. Talcher, in Odisha, is famous for large coal-fired (thermal) power generation and related industrial energy infrastructure, not for a nuclear plant.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Public domain records and India’s Department of Atomic Energy lists confirm the nuclear status of Rawatbhata, Kalpakkam, Kaiga, and Tarapur.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Rawatbhata: hosts Rajasthan Atomic Power Station units.
• Kalpakkam: hosts Madras Atomic Power Station and research facilities.
• Kaiga: hosts Kaiga Generating Station.
• Tarapur: hosts Tarapur Atomic Power Station.

Common Pitfalls:
Mixing up thermal and nuclear sites; assuming every large power hub is nuclear.

Final Answer:
Talcher (Odisha)