Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Idukki : The

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

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2, 3 and 4
1, 2 and 4
3 and 4 only
2 and 3 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2013
Pairs 2, 3, and 4 are correctly matched.
1. Idukki is famous for its large arch dam and Hydroelectric Project on the Periyar River in Kerala, not a thermal power station.
2. Sabarigiri is a major Hydroelectric Project in Kerala, located near the famous Sabarimala temple, utilizing the Pamba and Kakki rivers.
3. Ghatprabha Project in Karnataka is primarily an irrigation project built on the Ghataprabha River, a tributary of the Krishna. It includes the Hidkal dam.
4. The Ramganga Dam project at Kalagarh, Uttarakhand, on the Ramganga River, is a multipurpose project providing irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control.
Understanding the purpose of major dams and projects is important for Indian geography. Hydroelectric projects generate electricity from water, thermal power stations use fossil fuels (coal, gas, etc.), irrigation projects supply water for agriculture, and multipurpose projects serve multiple aims like power generation, irrigation, flood control, navigation, etc.
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