UPPSC 2017 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

(1) Idukki: Thermal Power Station
(2) Sabarigiri: Hydroelectric project
(3) Ghatprabha: Irrigation project
(4) Ramganga: Multipurpose project

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 2, 3 and 4

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “2, 3 and 4”.

# Project Name Location Type
1 Idukki Kerala Hydroelectric project
2 Sabarigiri Kerala Hydroelectric project
3 Ghatprabha Karnataka Irrigation project
4 Ramganga Uttar Pradesh Multipurpose project

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