Dams and Power Generation
Trending Questions
Q. Where was Asia's first hydroelectric power plant built?
- Bangkok
- Shanghai
- Bengal
- Karnataka
Q. The first hydroelectric power plant in Asia was built on one of the rivers located in South India. Located on this river is a waterfall that functions as a part of the electricity generation process in the region. Identify the waterfall.
- Abbe Falls
- Shivanasamudra Falls
- Hogenakkal Falls
- Hebbe Falls
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What are the disadvantages of dam?
Q. Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Project was inaugurated at the time of India's independence. The project was constructed on one of the tallest falls in the country. Which river is being alluded to?
- Sharavathi River
- Kaveri River
- Bhima River
- Tungabhadra River
Q. Who built the Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam?
- The British
- The Portuguese
- Government of Karnataka
- Mysore king and queen
Q. Which dam is not on River Kali?
- Bhadra
- Kadra
- Nagajhari
- Supa
Q. Which of the following power the Kolar Gold Fields?
- Gas turbine power plant
- Diesel generator
- Hydroelectric power plant
- Coal-fired power plant
Q. The largest irrigated area in the world is in _________.
- India
- China
- Russia
- Australia
Q. I am the state with the most amount of cultivable land under irrigation (98.8%), while my friend Karnataka only plays host to 26.2% of irrigated land. Who do you think I am?
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Andhra Pradesh
- Punjab
Q. Almatti hydro-electric power project is established on _____ river.
- Tungabhadra
- Cauvery
- Sharavathi
- Krishna
Q. Which of the following was constructed on the river Krishna?
- Alamatti
- Shivanasamudra
- Shimsha
- Supa
Q. On which river was the first hydroelectric power plant in Karnataka constructed?
- Krishna
- Bhadra
- Kaveri
- Kali
Q. Hydroelectricity refers to electricity produced with the help of fast-flowing water.
- True
- False
Q. What type of a project was the Marikanive project?
- Canal project
- Dam project
- Well project
- Hydroelectric project
