UPSC Prelims 2005 Q32: Geography – Economic & Mineral Geography
For which one of the following, is Satara well - known?
- (a) Thermal power plant
- (b) Wind energy plant
- (c) Hydro - electric plant
- (d) Nuclear Power plant
Answer: (b) Wind energy plant
Explanation
Satara and energy
| Type | Satara? |
|---|---|
| Wind energy | Yes — Vankusawade and Chalkewadi wind farms near Satara |
| Thermal | No |
| Hydro | Koyna is nearby but Satara is best known for wind farms |
| Nuclear | No |
Satara in Maharashtra is well known for its wind energy plants such as Chalkewadi.
Answer: (b) Wind energy plant.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. There is no major thermal plant at Satara.
- (b) CORRECT. Satara is famous for wind farms at Chalkewadi and Vankusawade.
- (c) Incorrect. Koyna hydel is in the district but the question asks for the best-known feature.
- (d) Incorrect. Maharashtra's nuclear plant is at Tarapur.
Key point
Wind farms: Satara (Maharashtra), Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu), Jaisalmer (Rajasthan).
Remember
Satara is known for wind energy farms.
Common mistakes
- Choosing hydro because of the Koyna project nearby.
- Mixing with Tarapur (nuclear, Maharashtra).
- Not knowing Maharashtra's wind hotspots.
Exam tip
Satara plateau: strong winds, Chalkewadi is a large wind farm.
Sources
- MNRE — wind power potential by State
- Centre for Wind Energy Technology (C-WET) — Wind resource assessment: Maharashtra