Question

In which state is the Sharavati Power Project situated?
1. Maharashtra
2. Karnataka
3. Kerala
4. Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Karnataka

The correct answer is Karnataka.

• Sharavati Power Project is situated in Karnataka.

• The project is located on the river Sharavati.
• It rises in the western ghats.
• Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Power Station is also situated on the river.
• Jog falls which is one of the highest waterfalls in India is located on this river.

• Important river projects on other states:

  • Project	River
    Bhakra Nangal Project	On Satluj in Punjab. Highest in India. Height 226m. The reservoir is called Gobind Sagar Lake.
    Damodar Valley Project	On Damodar in Jharkhand.
    Hirakud Project	On Mahanadi in Orissa. India’s longest dam: 4,801 m
    Rihand Project	On Son in Mirzapur. The reservoir is called Govind Vallabh Pant Reservoir
    Nizamsagar Project	On Manjra in A.P.
    Tungabhadra Project	On Tungabhadra in A.P. and Karnataka
    Shivasamudram Project	On Cauvery in Karnataka
    Thein Project	On Ravi, Punjab