UPSC Prelims 2006 Q111: Geography – Transport & Infrastructure Geography
Where is the Central Water and Power Research Station located?
- (a) Khadakwasla
- (b) Sileru
- (c) Jamnagar
- (d) Srisailam
Answer: (a) Khadakwasla
Explanation
Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS)
| Place | Link with CWPRS |
|---|---|
| Khadakwasla | Located at Khadakwasla, near Pune, Maharashtra |
| Sileru | Hydro-electric project in Andhra Pradesh |
| Jamnagar | Refinery town in Gujarat |
| Srisailam | Dam and power project on the Krishna |
The Central Water and Power Research Station, an institution for hydraulic and allied research, is at Khadakwasla, Pune.
Answer: (a) Khadakwasla.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. CWPRS is located at Khadakwasla near Pune.
- (b) Incorrect. Sileru is known for a hydro-electric project, not CWPRS.
- (c) Incorrect. Jamnagar is known for refineries, not CWPRS.
- (d) Incorrect. Srisailam is known for its dam and power project, not CWPRS.
Key point
The Central Water and Power Research Station is located at Khadakwasla near Pune.
Remember
CWPRS is at Khadakwasla, Pune.
Common mistakes
- Linking a power research body with a power project site like Srisailam.
- Not knowing Khadakwasla is a dam near Pune.
- Confusing CWPRS with the Central Power Research Institute at Bengaluru.
Exam tip
CWPRS = Khadakwasla (Pune); CPRI = Bengaluru.
Sources
- Central Water and Power Research Station — About CWPRS, Khadakwasla, Pune
- Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India — Annual Report 2005–06