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Rivers flowing eastward in Karnataka are most suitable for _____.

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  1. Inland navigation

  2. Rafting

  3. Power generation

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Most of these rivers flow out of Karnataka eastward into the Bay of Bengal. 
  • A large number of dams and reservoirs are constructed across these rivers which richly add to the Irrigation and Hydel power generation capacities of the state.

Shivanasamudra hydro-electric power station was established to supply power to _____.

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  1. Gold mines in Kolar

  2. Gold mines in Dharwad

  3. Gold mines in Raichur

  4. Gold mines in Chitradurg

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Correct Option: A

Where is tank irrigation maximum in Karnataka?

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  1. Shivamogga

  2. Chikkamagaluru

  3. Hassan

  4. Mandya

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Correct Option: A

Karnataka stands at the _____ position in India with regard to irrigation.

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  1. 8th

  2. 9th

  3. 10th

  4. 11th

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Correct Option: B

Where is the great opportunity for hydel power generation in India?

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  1. Haryana

  2. Jammu & Kashmir

  3. Karnataka

  4. Tamil Nadu

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Correct Option: C

The credit for successful generation of hydro-electric power for the first time in India goes to _____.

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  1. Maharashtra

  2. Punjab

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Karnataka

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Correct Option: D

Which district of Karnataka occupies the first position in land under irrigation?

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  1. Bagalkot

  2. Vijaypura

  3. Belagavi

  4. Dharwad

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Correct Option: C

_____ hydro-electric power station was established in 1902.

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  1. Shivanasamudra

  2. Shimsha

  3. Gerusoppa

  4. Nagajhari

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • The erstwhile Mysore State held the distinction of establishing the first major hydroelectric power generating station at Shivanasamudra.
  • The first hydro electric power station became operational on June 30, 1902.

Which district of Karnataka has the maximum well irrigation facilities? 

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  1. Chitradurg

  2. Belagavi

  3. Yadgir

  4. Raichur

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Correct Option: B

Which district in Karnataka stand at last position in land under irrigation?

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  1. Mandya

  2. Hassan

  3. Kodagu

  4. Mysuru

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Correct Option: C