Uttar Pradesh - Study Mode

[#906] Khara Hydroelectric Power Plant is operated by which organisation?
Correct Answer

(A) Uttar Pradesh Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited

Explanation

Solution: Khara Hydro Power Project is erected in the Upstream of Tajewala Dam in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. The power project is commissioned in 1992 with a total installed capacity of 72 MW. The type of plant is water discharged from Kulhal Power House to Khara Power House. The hydroelectric status of the power project is running. The source of water for the power plant is Asan River. The Hydroelectric Basin of the hydro power project is Ganga Basin. The power project is erected in the northern hydroelectric region of the country. The Main Reservoir where the power plant is constructed is Asan Reservoir of Dhalipur Lake. The power project is owned by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh and the operator of the plant is Uttar Pradesh Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited.

[#907] Uttar Pradesh State Electricity Board has been divided into
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: Uttar Pradesh passed its Electricity Reforms Bill in 1999, and on 14 th January 2000, the Board was dissolved and divided into three independent corporations - UP Power Corporation (UPPCL), UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam (UPRVUNL) and UP Jal Vidyut Nigam.

[#908] Latest Mining Policy of Uttar Pradesh was declared in
Correct Answer

(D) 2017

Explanation

Solution: On April 2017, the Yogi cabinet decided to amend the Uttar Pradesh Minor Minerals Rules, 1963, to end the shortage of building material - sand and coarse sand. Amended rules incorporate provision of up to five year of imprisonment and Rs. 5 lakh per hectare fine for illegal mining.

[#909] Which of the following metals are found in Sonbhadra? 1. Uranium 2. Pyrite 3. Marble 4. Andalusite
Correct Answer

(B) 2, 3 and 4

[#910] First Mineral Policy of Uttar Pradesh was declared on ........?
Correct Answer

(A) 22 nd December, 1998

Explanation

Solution: The first Mineral Policy in Uttar Pradesh was announced on 22 nd December 1998. In this policy, mineral development was given the status of industry and 10 districts of the state were declared as mineral rich.