GK
HIMACHAL PRADESH
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Parbati Hydel Project
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Giri Project
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Both (A) and (B)
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None of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Shanan (Joginder Nagar). Shanan Project is the project Oldest Hydro Electric Project in Himachal Pradesh. It is surrounded by the Himalayan ranges.
Detailed explanation-2: -Larji is a 126MW hydro power project. It is located on Beas river/basin in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Detailed explanation-3: -Shanan Power House (commissioned in 1932) is situated 2 km from Jogindernagar in Himachal Pradesh, India. First power house of Himachal Pradesh is Bhuri singh project in Chamba.
Detailed explanation-4: -The first hydroelectric power plant in India was installed in Darjeeling, West Bengal. A project with a capacity of 130 kW installed at Sidrapong (Darjeeling) in the year 1897.