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On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?

(a)

Alaknanda

(b)

Bhagirathi

(c)

Dhauliganga

(d)

Mandakini

Correct Answer

(b)

Explanation

The Tehri Hydropower Complex is located on the Bhagirathi River.

Microtheme: RiversXDams —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2010] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
    Dam/Lake River

    • (a) Govind Sagar – Satluj
    • (b) Kolleru Lake – Krishna
    • (c) Ukai Reservoir – Tapi
    • (d) Wular Lake – Jhelum
    Correct Answer: (B) Kolleru Lake – Krishna
  2. [2009] The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers ?

    • (a) Beas
    • (b) Chenab
    • (c) Ravi
    • (d) Sutlej
    Correct Answer: (B) Chenab
  3. [2008] Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located?

    • (a) Madhya Pradesh
    • (b) Uttar Pradesh
    • (c) Uttarakhand
    • (d) Rajasthan
    Correct Answer: (C) Uttarakhand
  4. [2008] On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?

    • (a) Alaknanda
    • (b) Bhagirathi
    • (c) Dhauliganga
    • (d) Mandakini
    Correct Answer: (B) Bhagirathi