2006 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies

Question 111: Economy and Social Development

Where is the Central Water and Power Research Station located?

aKhadakwasla
bSileru
cJamnagar
dSrisailam

AnswerThe answer is (a).

The Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS), which does hydraulic and river engineering research, is at Khadakwasla near Pune, Maharashtra, and was set up in 1916. It tests models of dams, ports and rivers. It is not at Sileru, Jamnagar or Srisailam, which are known for power projects and other facilities.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Correct: CWPRS is at Khadakwasla, Pune.
  • (b) Sileru is known for a hydroelectric project, not CWPRS.
  • (c) Jamnagar is known for refining, not CWPRS.
  • (d) Srisailam is known for its dam and power project, not CWPRS.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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