GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIGHEST LONGEST BIGGEST LARGEST DEEPEST SMALLEST IN INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the highest hydel power station in India?
A
Giri Hydel project
B
Sanjay Hydel Project
C
Rongtong hydel scheme
D
Salal hydroelectric project
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rongtong is a 2 MW project that is located in the Lahaul-Spiti district on Rongtong Nullaha, a tributary of Spiti river. Located at an elevation of 3, 600 metres in a snow adhered region, this was the first hydel project executed for the socio-economic upliftment of the tribals of this area.

Detailed explanation-2: -Three Gorges Dam: The world’s largest hydroelectric plant The Three Gorges Dam has a generating capacity of 22, 500 megawatts (MW) compared to 14, 000 MW for the Itaipu Dam.

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