Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

In which one of the following States is Suil river project located?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Himachal Pradesh

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Himachal Pradesh”.
The Suil-I Small Hydroelectric Project (SSHEP) is located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

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