MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Solar Energy
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Wind Energy
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Geothermal Energy
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Tidal Energy
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Himachal Pradesh. An experimental geothermal power plant of 5 MW capacity has been set up at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh. Manikaran is located in the Parvati Valley on the river Parvati, in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh.
Detailed explanation-2: -Note: An experimental geothermal power plant of 5 MW capacity has been installed at Manikaran, Himachal Pradesh. A cold storage plant has also been set up in the area to use geothermal energy at 90C for the conservation of vegetables and fruits.
Detailed explanation-3: -Nestling among, sylvan surrounding in Parbati valley, Manikaran is famous for its hot springs. Manikaran at an altitude of 1, 829 mt. and 40 kms from Kullu has the finest hot water springs.
Detailed explanation-4: -Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is famous for geothermal energy plant.
Detailed explanation-5: -In India, geothermal plants are located in the Parvati valley near Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh and in the Puga Valley, Ladakh.