Question

Consider the following about major hydroelectric projects:

1. Bhakra-Nangal project utilizes water from the Beas River.

2. Karcham Wangtoo project is located on the Sutlej River.

3. Ranjit Sagar Dam is built on the Ravi River.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 and 3 only

• Correct Answer: Option B) 2 and 3 only

• Bhakra-Nangal project utilizes water from the Beas River - This statement is incorrect. The Bhakra-Nangal project is actually built on the Sutlej River, not the Beas River. The Beas River is used for the Pong Dam (Beas Dam) project.

• Karcham Wangtoo project is located on the Sutlej River - This statement is correct. The Karcham Wangtoo Hydroelectric Plant is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station on the Sutlej River in Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh.

• Ranjit Sagar Dam is built on the Ravi River - This statement is correct. Also known as the Thein Dam, the Ranjit Sagar Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Ravi River, located in Punjab.