UPSC Prelims 1996 · General Studies
Question 54: Geography
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? I. Idukki — Thermal power station II. Sabarigiri — Hydro-electric project III. Ghatprabha — Irrigation project IV. Ramganga — Multipurpose project Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
AnswerThe answer is (a).
Idukki is an arch-dam hydroelectric project in Kerala, not a thermal station. Sabarigiri (Kerala) is a hydroelectric project; Ghatprabha (Karnataka) is an irrigation project; and Ramganga is a multipurpose project in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. So II, III and IV are correctly matched.
- I. Idukki is a hydroelectric project, not a thermal power station.
- II. Sabarigiri is a hydroelectric project in Kerala.
- III. Ghatprabha is an irrigation project in Karnataka.
- IV. Ramganga is a multipurpose project.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right: pairs II, III and IV are correct.
- (b) Includes I, but Idukki is a hydroelectric, not a thermal, project.
- (c) Leaves out II, since Sabarigiri is a hydroelectric project.
- (d) Includes I, which is wrong, and leaves out III and IV, which are correct.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1996, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.