UPSC Prelims 2008 Q72: Geography – Indian Rivers & Water Resources
Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located?
- (a) Madhya Pradesh
- (b) Uttar Pradesh
- (c) Uttarakhand
- (d) Rajasthan
Answer: (c) Uttarakhand
Explanation
Where the Tapovan and Vishnugad Hydroelectric Projects are located
These hydroelectric projects are situated in a specific Himalayan state, drawing from its river systems.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Madhya Pradesh | Incorrect | Not the location of these projects |
| (b) Uttar Pradesh | Incorrect | Also not the location |
| (c) Uttarakhand | Correct | The Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project is located in Uttarakhand, on the Alaknanda river |
| (d) Rajasthan | Incorrect | Not the location of these projects |
Tapovan Vishnugad facts:
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| State | Uttarakhand |
| River | Alaknanda |
Answer: (c) Uttarakhand.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Madhya Pradesh is not the location.
- (b) Incorrect. Uttar Pradesh is also not the location.
- (c) CORRECT. The Tapovan Vishnugad Project is located in Uttarakhand.
- (d) Incorrect. Rajasthan is also not the location.
Key point
The Tapovan and Vishnugad Hydroelectric Projects are located in Uttarakhand, on the Alaknanda river.
Remember
The Tapovan and Vishnugad Hydroelectric Projects are located in Uttarakhand.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Uttarakhand's specific Himalayan hydroelectric projects with plains states like Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh.
- Not knowing the Alaknanda river association.
- Mixing up different Himalayan hydroelectric project locations.
Exam tip
Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project = Uttarakhand, on the Alaknanda river.
Sources
- NTPC Limited — Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Power Project (520 MW), Alaknanda basin, Uttarakhand
- Central Water Commission and National Remote Sensing Centre — India-WRIS: River Basin Atlas (Ganga basin: Alaknanda)