UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Obra Thermal Power Plant was established with the help of-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Soviet Russia

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Soviet Russia”.

This thermal house was built in collaboration with Russia in 1968 AD. Obra power plant is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. It is owned and operated by Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam.

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