2009 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2009 · General Studies

Question 133: Geography

The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers ?

aBeas
bChenab
cRavi
dSutlej

AnswerThe answer is (b).

The Dul Hasti hydroelectric power station (390 MW), run by NHPC, is on the Chenab river in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Beas, Ravi and Sutlej have other projects, such as Pong and Bhakra Nangal. Salal and Baglihar are also on the Chenab.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) The Beas has the Pong and Pandoh projects.
  • (b) Right: Dul Hasti is on the Chenab.
  • (c) The Ravi has the Ranjit Sagar (Thein) dam.
  • (d) The Sutlej has the Bhakra Nangal and Nathpa Jhakri projects.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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