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[#461] Which among the following project is located downstream of Bhakra-Nangal Project?
Correct Answer

(C) Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project

Explanation

Solution: Anandpur Sahib Hydel Project is located about 32 km downstream of Bhakra dam towards Ropar district. This project was constructed to utilise the water of Bhakra Nangal system as a result of interlinking of Beas and Sutlej rivers at Dehar. It was commissioned in 1985. This project has a generation capacity of 134 MW.

[#462] Punjab was awarded the Best Performing State Award for its capacity of building renewable energy in which year?
Correct Answer

(B) February 2015

Explanation

Solution: Punjab has a considerable source of renewable energy sources. Due to many perennial rivers, the state has lot of hydel power plants running on major or micro scale. Punjab was also awarded with Best Performing State Award for its capacity of building renewable energy in February 2015.

[#463] Which of the following generating company, a wholly owned company of PEDA, was formed to meet the statutory requirements of electricity supply.
Correct Answer

(A) Punjab Genco Ltd.

Explanation

Solution: The Punjab Genco Ltd. is a wholly owned company of Punjab Energy Development Agency. It is formerly known as Punjab Renewable Energy Development and Punjab Genco Ltd. It was formed to meet the statutory requirements of Electricity Supply Act, 1948 for power generation.

[#464] Which satutory body formed on 1 st February, 1959?
Correct Answer

(C) PSEB

Explanation

Solution: Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) was a statutory body formed on 1st February, 1959 under the Electricity Supply Act,1948. The State Government has made major reforms in the development and distribution of power. The Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) is reconstituted into two units on 16th April, 2010.

[#465] Name the Hydel Project which is allocated to Punjab by Himachal Pradesh under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966.
Correct Answer

(B) Shanan Project

Explanation

Solution: Shanan project is located in Jogindernagar, Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh across Uhl river. It was commissioned in 1932, with capacity of 12 MW. Now, it is upgraded to provide 110 MW. It is allocated to Punjab by Himachal Pradesh under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966.