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Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Hydroelectricity is known as ________.

  1. Black Coal

  2. Blue Coal

  3. Green Coal

  4. White Coal
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hydroelectricity is often referred to as white coal because it is a renewable and clean source of energy that can be used to generate power, similar to how coal is used, but without the carbon emissions.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which is the biggest hydroelectric power station in Gujarat?

  1. Sardar sarovar hydroelectric power project

  2. Bhakra- Nangal hydroelectric power station

  3. Koyana hydroelectric project

  4. kadana hydroelectric power project
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is the largest dam of Narmada Valley Project, is a concrete gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam in Gujarat. It is the biggest hydroelectric power station in Gujarat. 

Multiple choice geography secondary sector : industry generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals irrigation and power

CPCB stands for _____.

  1. Central Board for Pollution Control

  2. Centre for Pollution Control

  3. Central Pollution Control Board

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

CPCB is the statutory organization in India responsible for the implementation of environmental legislation, specifically regarding air and water pollution.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

The main hydroelectric power potential of the Indus river system lies in India and not in Pakistan because _________.

  1. the need for hydroelectric power is greater in India than the Pakistan

  2. India has superior technology to develop hydroelectric power

  3. India has a greater labour force to develop hydroelectric power

  4. the mountain stages of these rivers lie in India
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Indus river system originates in the Himalayas, and its upper, mountainous reaches where the gradient is steep enough for significant hydroelectric potential are located within Indian territory.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

The advantage of micro-hydel projects are that they ____________.

  1. make use of water of the perennial hill streams and irrigation canals

  2. prevent flash floods

  3. save water

  4. involve less cost
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Micro-hydel projects are small-scale installations that are generally more cost-effective to set up and maintain compared to large-scale dam projects, making them suitable for remote areas.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which of the following is a wrong combination of location and hydroelectric projects undertaken by the NHPC?

  1. Baira Siul-Himachal Pradesh

  2. Salal-Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Loktak-Sikkim

  4. Devi Ghat-Nepal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Loktak hydroelectric project is located in Manipur, not Sikkim. Therefore, this is the incorrect combination.

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Which industry provides jobs to the maximum number of people?

  1. Iron industry

  2. Textile industry

  3. Sugar industry

  4. Tea processing industry
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The textile industry occupies a unique position in the Indian economy because it contributes significantly to industrial production (14 per cent), employment generation (35 million persons directly – the second largest after agriculture).

Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

The nuclear power plant  which  provides power mainly for agriculture is located at _________.

  1. Kalpakkam

  2. Narora

  3. Kota

  4. Tarapur
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Narora Atomic Power Station in Uttar Pradesh is noted for its proximity to agricultural regions and its role in supporting regional development, including agricultural power needs.

Multiple choice geography secondary sector : industry generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals irrigation and power

Under the New Industrial Policy 1991, the dominance and exclusive rights ofhas been removed.

  1. Private Sector

  2. Public Sector

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. Neither (a) nor (b)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1991 Industrial Policy was a major reform that ended the 'License Raj' and reduced the dominance of the public sector, allowing for greater private sector participation.