Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1056] Which railway station has a Rooftop Power Plant in Jammu and Kashmir ?
Correct Answer

(B) Katra

Explanation

Solution: The Government has provided about 91000 solar lights to households in unelectrified villages of Jammu and Kashmir under the Remote Village Electrification Programme. The UT has a Rooftop Power Plant at Katra railway station.

[#1057] Which river has the highest power potential in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Chenab river

Explanation

Solution: The Chenab river basin has the highest power potential (11283 MW), followed by Jhelum river basin (3084 MW), Indus river basin (1608 MW) and Ravi river basin (500 MW).

[#1058] Which of the following power projects is located in Leh district?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: All of the power projects mentioned in options i.e. Haftal, Sumoor and Dumkhar are located in Leh district. Some more power projects are Chutak, Iqbal, Stakna, Hunder etc.

[#1059] Puga valley in Ladakh region is a potential source for which of the following?
Correct Answer

(B) Geothermal Energy

Explanation

Solution: Geothermal Energy is an eco-friendly energy resource. The Geological Survey of India has done a preliminary survey in Puga valley in Ladakh and estimated that there could be around 40 MW (Megawatts) of geothermal energy present here.

[#1060] The Uri hydropower project is situated on which river?
Correct Answer

(A) Jhelum

Explanation

Solution: Uri Hydropower Project is a power project on the Jhelum river near Uri in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located very near to the Line of Control, between India and Pakistan. The project is largely built under a hill with a 10 km tunnel. It was commissioned in 1997.