Q1. Which hydro-electric project produces maximum power energy ?
(a) Bhakra Nangal
(b) Koyna
(c) Hirakud
(d) Salal
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (a) Bhakra Nangal
Explanation: The Bhakra Nangal project, located on the Sutlej River, is one of India’s largest hydro-electric power producers. It provides electricity, irrigation, and flood control, making it a key infrastructure project.
Q2. Which of the following projects is administered by more than one State ?
(a) Nagarjuna Sagar Project
(b) Kosi Project
(c) Hirakud Project
(d) Tungbhadra Project
(UPSC Prelims 1979)
Answer: (d) Tungbhadra Project
Explanation: The Tungbhadra Project is a joint venture between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, involving irrigation, hydroelectric power, and water supply. It exemplifies inter-state cooperation in managing shared river resources.
Q3. Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud and Kosi projects are situated on the rivers
(a) Sutlej, Mahanadi and Kosi
(b) Sutlej, Mahanadi and Purna
(c) Mahanadi, Beas, Godavari
(d) Beas, Mahanadi, Sutlej
(UPSC Prelims 1982)
Answer: (a)
Explanation: The Bhakra Nangal project is on the Sutlej River, Hirakud on the Mahanadi, and Kosi project on the Kosi River. These are major multipurpose river valley projects aimed at irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation.
Q4. Mrs. Gandhi cleared the Thein Dam hydel power project in 1982. It is on the river
(a) Ravi
(b) Beas
(c) Sutlej
(d) Jhelum
(UPSC Prelims 1983)
Answer: (a) Ravi
Explanation: The Thein Dam hydel power project, approved in 1982, is located on the Ravi River. It was part of efforts to enhance hydroelectric capacity and irrigation infrastructure in northern India, especially in Punjab and Jammu regions.