Question

Which of the following projects is in Uttarakhand?
1. Tehri Hydro Power Complex
2. Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project
3. Koyna Hydroelectric Project
4. Chamera Hydroelectric Project

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Tehri Hydro Power Complex

The correct answer is Tehri Hydro Power Complex.

• Tehri Hydro Power Complex is in Uttarakhand.

• Tehri Hydro Power Complex:
  • It is located in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand.
  • Tehri Dam is the largest hydroelectric power plant in India.
  • The 2,400MW Tehri Hydro Power Complex is built on the river Bhagirathi.
  • It consists of projects:
    • Tehri Dam & Hydro Power Plant (1000 MW)
    • Koteshwar Hydro Electric Project (400 MW)
    • Tehri Pumped Storage Plant (PSP) (1000 MW)
  • Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited:
    • It comes under the ownership of National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC), Ministry of Power.
    • It was founded on 12 July 1988.
    • Its headquarters are in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand.

• Sharavathi Hydro Power Plant is located in Karnataka.
• Koyna Hydroelectric Project is located in Satara, Maharashtra.
  • It is located on the river Koyna.
  • It is the second-largest hydroelectric power plant in India.
• Chamera Hydroelectric Project is located in Himachal Pradesh.
  • It is located on the river Ravi.