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

Which is the largest hydroelectric power project of India?

  1. Sardar Sarovar

  2. Koyna

  3. Nathpa Jhakri

  4. Bhakra Nangal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Koyna Hydroelectric Project is the largest completed hydroelectric power plant in India. It is a complex project with four dams including the largest dam on the Koyna River, Maharashtra hence the name Koyna Hydroelectric Project. The site is in Satara district near Patan.

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

Which water fall is an important water resource for power generation in North America?

  1. Iguazu Falls

  2. Victoria Falls

  3. Niagara Falls

  4. Angel Falls
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Hydroelectricity is one of Niagara Falls' most important products. Together, power plants on both the American and Canadian sides of the Falls have the capacity to produce up to 2.4 million kilowatts of electricity.

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

In which of the following places in India, Atomic Power Stations are located?

  1. Tarapur, Maharashtra

  2. Kalpakam, Tamil Nadu

  3. Kota, Rajasthan

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation
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In India, Nuclear power holds the fourth position among the different resources of electricity, Thermal, hydro and renewable resources being first, second and third respectively. Presently 19 nuclear power plants are there in India.Some of the Atomic stations are Tarapur in Maharashtra,Kalpakam in Tamilnadu,Kota in Rajasthan, Kakrapar in Gujarat etc.
Multiple choice geography irrigation and power generation of electricity exploration and conservation of minerals secondary sector : industry

Electricity is generated from which of the following?

  1. Coal, oil

  2. Radio Active Minerals

  3. Water

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 Elecctricity is generated by running water which drives hydro turbines to generate hydro electricity  and by burning other fuels such as coal, petroleum,radio active minerals and natural gas to drive turbines to produce thermal power. 

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

Which source of power is used in the Space stations?

  1. Tidal power

  2. Thermal power

  3. Solar power

  4. Geothermal power
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The process of collecting sunlight, converting it to electricity, and managing and distributing this electricity builds up excess heat that can damage spacecraft equipment. This heat must be eliminated for reliable operation of the Space station orbit. The Space station power system uses radiators to dissipate the heat away from the spacecraft. The radiators are shaded from sunlight and aligned toward the cold void of deep space.

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

The power which is obtained from the light of the sun is called ______________.

  1. nuclear power

  2. tidal power

  3. thermal power

  4. solar power
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis.