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UPSC Prelims 1984 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which of the following is most suitable for the remote hilly villages of about 100 families where streams are tiny and slow?
- (a) Construction of big dams
- (b) Installation of solar panels
- (c) Building of hydel projects
- (d) None of the above
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (b) Installation of solar panels
Solar panels suit remote, small villages without good water power.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Big dams are impossible on tiny streams.
(c) Slow, tiny streams can’t run hydel projects.
The trap
None.
🔒 Off-grid solar: remote hamlets.
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