Question

Which of the following is not among the advantages of hydropower generation?

• A. It produces electricity with minimal pollution.
• B. It does not reduce quality of water.
• C. It causes rehabilitation of people.
• D. It is renewable source of energy.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It causes rehabilitation of people.

Advantages of hydel power generation are:

• Pollution is rarely created.
• Reduces greenhouse emissions.
• Relatively low maintenance costs.
• It is renewable.

Hydel power plants cover large area and hence rehabilitation of people is done.