The Srisailam Hydroelectric Project is one of the largest hydropower plants in Andhra Pradesh and is located on which river?

Krishna
Godavari
Pennar
Tungabhadra

The correct answer is: a) Krishna.

The Srisailam Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project located on the Krishna River in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The project was commissioned in 1980 and has a installed capacity of 2,160 MW. The project consists of four dams, two power stations, and a canal system. The dams are the Srisailam Dam, the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, and the Pulichintala Dam. The power stations are the Srisailam Left Bank Power Station, the Srisailam Right Bank Power Station, and the Nagarjuna Sagar Power Station. The canal system is the Srisailam Right Bank Canal and the Nagarjuna Sagar Left Bank Canal.

The Srisailam Hydroelectric Project is one of the largest hydropower plants in India. The project provides irrigation water to over 1.5 million hectares of land and generates electricity for over 10 million people. The project has also been a major factor in the development of the economy of Andhra Pradesh.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • The Godavari River is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
  • The Pennar River is located in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
  • The Tungabhadra River is located in the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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