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On which river, Ukai hydroelectric power station is located?

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  1. Narmada

  2. Tapi

  3. Mahi

  4. Sabarmati

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Ukai Dam, constructed across the Tapti River, is the second largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar. It is also known as Vallabh Sagar. Constructed in 1972, the dam is meant for irrigation, power generation and flood control.

Which is the highest hydroelectric dam in India?

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  1. Tehri Dam

  2. Koyana Dam

  3. Sardar Sarovar Dam

  4. Bhakra- Nangal Dam

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tehri dam in Uttrakhand is the highest Hydel project in India commissioned in 2006. Its construction started in 1978 with the technical collaboration from the USSR.

Which of the following is true regarding hydroelectricity?

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  1. It is smokeless and pollution- free.

  2. It is inexhaustible energy resource

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hydro electricity is generated by fast flowing water, which is a renewable resource. It is non-polluted energy.

Hydroelectricity is known as ________.

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  1. Black Coal

  2. Blue Coal

  3. Green Coal

  4. White Coal

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Correct Option: D

Which is the biggest hydroelectric power station in Gujarat?

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  1. Sardar sarovar hydroelectric power project

  2. Bhakra- Nangal hydroelectric power station

  3. Koyana hydroelectric project

  4. kadana hydroelectric power project

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Correct Option: A
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. 

CPCB stands for _____.

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  1. Central Board for Pollution Control

  2. Centre for Pollution Control

  3. Central Pollution Control Board

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C

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

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  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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Correct Option: D

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

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  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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Correct Option: D

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

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  1. Baira Siul-Himachal Pradesh

  2. Salal-Jammu and Kashmir

  3. Loktak-Sikkim

  4. Devi Ghat-Nepal

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Correct Option: C

Which industry provides jobs to the maximum number of people?

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  1. Iron industry

  2. Textile industry

  3. Sugar industry

  4. Tea processing industry

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Correct Option: B
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).