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UPSC Prelims 1996 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
- Idukki: Thermal power station
- Sabarigiri: Hydro-electric project
- Ghatprabha: Irrigation project
- Ramganga: Multipurpose project
- (a) 2, 3 and 4
- (b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
- (c) 3 and 4
- (d) 1 and 2
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (a) 2, 3 and 4
Sabarigiri, Ghataprabha and Ramganga are correct.
Statement by statement
1. ✗ WRONG Idukki (Kerala) is a hydro-electric project on the Periyar.
2. ✓ CORRECT Sabarigiri (Kerala) is a hydro project on the Pamba.
3. ✓ CORRECT Ghataprabha (Karnataka) is an irrigation project.
4. ✓ CORRECT Ramganga (Kalagarh dam, Uttarakhand) is multipurpose.
Why the others are wrong
(b) Idukki is not thermal.
(c) Sabarigiri is also correct.
(d) Idukki is not thermal.
The trap
None.
🔒 Kerala’s power is mostly hydro: Idukki (arch dam), Sabarigiri, Pallivasal.
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