Multiple choice

Water power potential of India is great, but it has not been developed to its full extent. The major deterrent being that

  1. coal is available in plenty, therefore it is not necessary to develop water power

  2. raw materials required for the production of electric transformers are not available in India

  3. rainfall is seasonal and as such requires costly storage reservoirs

  4. lack of technical skill hinders the development of water power
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C Correct answer
Explanation

India's rainfall is highly seasonal, concentrated in the monsoon months. This makes it difficult to maintain a consistent water flow for power generation throughout the year without expensive storage reservoirs.

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