Dams and Power Generation

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Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multi-purpose river projects.

Q. On which river was the first hydroelectric power plant in Karnataka constructed?

1. Krishna
2. Bhadra
3. Kaveri
4. Kali

Q. Who built the Vani Vilasa Sagara Dam?

1. The British
2. Government of Karnataka
3. The Portuguese
4. Mysore king and queen

Q. Where was Asia's first hydroelectric power plant built?

1. Bangkok
2. Shanghai
3. Bengal
4. Karnataka

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?

1. Sharavathi River
2. Kaveri River
3. Tungabhadra River
4. Bhima River

Q. Which of the following power the Kolar Gold Fields?

1. Gas turbine power plant
2. Diesel generator
3. Hydroelectric power plant
4. Coal-fired power plant

Q. Which of the following was constructed on the river Krishna?

1. Alamatti
2. Shivanasamudra
3. Shimsha
4. Supa

Q. What type of a project was the Marikanive project?

1. Canal project
2. Dam project
3. Well project
4. Hydroelectric project

Q. Which dam is not on River Kali?

1. Supa
2. Nagajhari
3. Bhadra
4. Kadra

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.

1. Hebbe Falls
2. Abbe Falls
3. Shivanasamudra Falls
4. Hogenakkal Falls

Q. Hydroelectricity refers to electricity produced with the help of fast-flowing water.

1. True
2. False