Places and Locations: Indian Geography: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Geography)
11 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Places and Locations: Indian Geography (Geography). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
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UPSC 2008Geography · Places and Locations: Indian Geography
Q11. Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh hydroelectric project located?
Explanation
The Tapovan and Vishnugarh hydroelectric projects are located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. These projects utilize the waters of the Dhauliganga River. The Tapovan-Vishnugarh project is a run-of-river scheme, meaning it harnesses the natural flow of the river without creating a large storage reservoir. Developed by NTPC Limited, a major power generation company in India, the Tapovan-Vishnugarh project has a planned installed capacity of 520 MW. This capacity represents a substantial contribution to the power generation capabilities of Uttarakhand and the nation. Run-of-river projects like this generally have a smaller environmental footprint compared to large dam projects with vast reservoirs.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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2008
(c) Uttarakhand
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Places and Locations: Indian Geography?
This page covers 11 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Places and Locations: Indian Geography (Geography), asked from 1996 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Places and Locations: Indian Geography?
Questions on Places and Locations: Indian Geography (Geography) are available for 19 years, from 1996 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
