The Cogentrix Power Project is located in – (1) Karnataka (2) Kerala (3) Gujarat (4) Madhya Pradesh

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(1) Karnataka Explanation: This multinational power generation company from the United States was involved in one of the eight "fast-track" power projects that were chosen as examples of the benefits of "reform" in the power sector. Cogentrix and Hong Kong's China Light and Power International were to set up a $1.3 billion, 1000 MW project in Karnataka.

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