Binwa Hydel Project is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

Kangra
Kullu
Kinnaur
Shimla

The correct answer is: C. Kinnaur

Binwa Hydel Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power project located on the Binwa River in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The project has an installed capacity of 100 MW and was commissioned in 2003.

The project consists of a dam, a power house, and a transmission line. The dam is located at an elevation of 2,800 m above sea level and is about 100 m high. The power house is located at an elevation of 2,400 m above sea level and has four generating units of 25 MW each. The transmission line is about 100 km long and connects the power house to the national grid.

The Binwa Hydel Project is a major source of power for Himachal Pradesh. It also provides irrigation and drinking water to the people of Kinnaur district.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Kangra is a district in Himachal Pradesh. However, the Binwa Hydel Project is not located in Kangra district.
  • Kullu is a district in Himachal Pradesh. However, the Binwa Hydel Project is not located in Kullu district.
  • Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. However, the Binwa Hydel Project is not located in Shimla district.