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In Sardar Sarovar dam, around 80% of the total power is generated using:
1. Francis Turbine 
2. Kaplan Turbine
3. Pelton Turbine
4. Gravity Turbine

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Francis Turbine 

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Power generation capabilities and distribution of Sardar Sarovaram Dam (SSD)

The SSP has two hydropower generating units. The 1,200MW underground river bed powerhouse (RBPH) station has six, 200MW units of reversible Francis type turbines, supplied by Sumitomo and BHEL.

The 250MW surface canal head powerhouse (CHPH) consists of five, 50MW Kaplan turbines. The CHPH power units were commissioned by December 2004 and RBPH by November 2006. The power stations are connected to a Gas Insulated Switch Gear and bus bars switchyard complex in RBPH.

Electricity is distributed to Gujarat (16%), Madhya Pradesh (57%), and Maharashtra (27%) through a 400kV power transmission line.

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