Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#351] Which region among the following has a very high potential to tap solar energy?
Correct Answer

(A) Ladakh

Explanation

Solution: Ladakh has high potential to tap solar energy, as it has 320 sunshine days in an year. It is called the Solar Capital of India.

[#352] Which power project is built on Chandra river in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Dul Hasti

Explanation

Solution: Dul Hasti Hydropower Project is a power project in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir built on Chandra river, a tributary of Chenab river. It was commissioned in 2007.

[#353] Which among the following is run of the river project situated in Leh district of Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(C) Nimoo Bazgo

Explanation

Solution: The Nimoo Bazgo Power Project is a run of the river power project on the Indus River situated at Alchi village, 75 kilometres (47 miles) from Leh in the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh.

[#354] Which power plant is being developed in Zangla of Kargil district?
Correct Answer

(D) Solar

Explanation

Solution: Solar power plants are under construction in Zangla region of Kargil and Pang region of Leh.

[#355] Which scheme was started in 2005 with an aim to provide free electricity connections to poor people in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Rajiv Gandhi Vidyutikaran Scheme

Explanation

Solution: Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana is a Central Government scheme started in 2005 for 100% rural electrification. A total of 14 small schemes are sanctioned to be commissioned in UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. It targets Below Poverty Line families and provides electricity connection in remote areas of the UTs (Union Territories).