Natural Resources And Industries In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#91] The Idukki hydroelectric plant la on the river
Correct Answer

(C) Periyar

Explanation

Solution: The Idukki hydroelectric plant is on the river Periyar. It supports a 780 MW hydroelectric power station. It is built on the Periyar River, in the ravine between the Kuravan and Kurathi Hills in Kerala, India.

[#92] Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Project is on which river?
Correct Answer

(B) Sharavati

Explanation

Solution: Jog Falls is created by the Sharavathi River dropping 253 m (830 ft), making it the second-highest plunge waterfall in India after the Nohkalikai Falls with a drop of 335 m (1100 ft) in Meghalaya.

[#93] India mainly exports iron ore to which country?
Correct Answer

(A) Japan

Explanation

Solution: India has large reserves of iron ore while Japan is highly industrialised with big automobile industry which requires iron ore. So, India has been exporting iron to Japan since end of second world war. From eastern port of Vizag most of the iron is exported to Japan & other East Asian economies.

[#94] In which of the following states is Rosa Power Plant located?
Correct Answer

(A) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: Rosa Thermal Power Plant is a 1200 MW of coal based generation capacity at Rosa village in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

[#95] The construction of Tehri dam is done across which river
Correct Answer

(C) Bhagirathi

Explanation

Solution: Tehri Dam built across river Bhagirathi in Tehri, Uttarakhand is a 1000 megawatt power project. It also holds a water reservoir for irrigation municipal water supply.