UPSC Prelims 2005 Q31: Geography – Economic & Mineral Geography
Match items in the List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given
below the lists:
List I (Power Station)
(A) Kothagudem
(B) Raichur
(C) Mettur
(D) Wanakbori
List II (State)
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Gujarat
3. Karnataka
4. Tamil Nadu
- (a) A - 4 B - 2 C - 1 D - 3
- (b) A - 1 B - 3 C - 4 D - 2
- (c) A - 4 B - 3 C - 1 D - 2
- (d) A - 1 B - 2 C - 4 D - 3
Answer: (b) A - 1 B - 3 C - 4 D - 2
Explanation
Power stations and States
| Power station | State |
|---|---|
| A. Kothagudem | Andhra Pradesh (1) |
| B. Raichur | Karnataka (3) |
| C. Mettur | Tamil Nadu (4) |
| D. Wanakbori | Gujarat (2) |
The correct matching is A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2: Kothagudem in Andhra Pradesh, Raichur in Karnataka, Mettur in Tamil Nadu and Wanakbori in Gujarat.
Answer: (b) A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Kothagudem is in Andhra Pradesh, not Tamil Nadu.
- (b) CORRECT. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2 matches every station.
- (c) Incorrect. Kothagudem is not in Tamil Nadu.
- (d) Incorrect. Raichur is in Karnataka, not Gujarat.
Key point
Kothagudem - AP, Raichur - Karnataka, Mettur - Tamil Nadu, Wanakbori - Gujarat.
Remember
Wanakbori thermal power station is in Gujarat.
Common mistakes
- Placing Mettur in Karnataka because of the Cauvery.
- Mixing Raichur (thermal) with Raichur's other uses.
- Forgetting Wanakbori is on the Mahi river in Gujarat.
Exam tip
Thermal stations: Kothagudem, Ramagundam (AP); Raichur (Karnataka); Wanakbori (Gujarat).
Sources
- Central Electricity Authority — power station list
- Central Electricity Authority — All India Electricity Statistics: General Review 2005