This topic examines the spatial distribution of India's hydropower potential. It contrasts the massive untapped generation capacity of the North-East and Himalayan rivers with the seasonal limits of Peninsular installations.
Which of the following places does not have Heavywater plant for atomic energy?
Correct Answer:
(A) Kalpakkam
Heavy water plants for atomic energy are located in Hazira (Gujarat), Baroda (Gujarat), Kota (Rajasthan), Manuguru (Telangana), Talcher (Odisha), Thal (Maharashtra) and Tuticorin (Tamilnadu). Hence (a) is the correct answer.
Ques: 2
Where is the hydroelectric station located?
Correct Answer:
(A) Koyna
The Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the largest hydroelectric power plant which is located on Koyna, Maharashtra. Koyna dam, constructed on the River Koyna, is run by the Maharashtra State Electricity Board.
Ques: 3
Rana Pratap Sagar Hydro-electricity Project on Chambal River is located in the State of:
Correct Answer:
(B) Rajasthan
The Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is a gravity masonry dam, built on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan.
Ques: 4
Jawahar Sagar Hydroelectricity Project is situated on which river ?
Correct Answer:
(B) Chambal
Jawahar Sagar Hydroelectricity Project situated on Chambal River. It is related to Chambal Valley Development Plan. This project is located in Rajasthan.
Ques: 5
Which one of the following is the main area for production "Tidal Energy".
Correct Answer:
(C) Gulf of Khambhat (Cambay)
India has a long coastline with the estuaries and gulfs where tides are strong enough to move turbines for electrical power generation. The total identified potential of tidal energy is about 9000 MW. West Coast Gulf of Cambay has a production capacity of 7000 MW, Gulf of Kutchh has 1200 MW capacity and Sundarban has the capacity of less than 100 MW.