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Indian Geography UPPSC 2004 GS-I
Question

Rana Pratap Sagar Project is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: a Hydel Power Project

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “a Hydel Power Project”.
The Rana Pratap Sagar Project is a hydroelectric power project in Rajasthan, India. The project is located on the Chambal River at Rawatbhata and includes a dam that opened in 1970.

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