UPSC Prelims 2005 · General Studies
Question 32: Geography
For which one of the following, is Satara well-known?
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Satara, in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, is best known for its wind farms on the high ridges near Vankusawade, among the largest wind power clusters in India. It is not known for a big coal-fired or nuclear plant. Remember Satara with wind energy, Jaisalmer with wind in Rajasthan and Muppandal with wind in Tamil Nadu.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) No major thermal plant is Satara's claim to fame.
- (b) Correct: Satara is known for wind energy plants.
- (c) Koyna hydro project is also in Satara district, but the key chooses wind.
- (d) No nuclear power plant is at Satara.
Worth knowing: The Koyna hydroelectric project is also in Satara district, so (c) can be argued; the key goes with wind energy.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2005, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.