Irrigation — 6 Geography of Uttarakhand PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

Match the hydroelectric projects with the river on which they are constructed: Name of Project River A. Koteshwar 1. Asan B. Kulhal 2. Alaknanda C. Tapoban Vishnugad 3. Bhagirathi D. Vishnuprayag 4. Dhauli ABCD

Accepted Answer

3 1 4 2. Match the Hydro electric projects with the river :– Name of Project River (a) Koteshwar – (3) Bhagirathi (b) Kulhal – (1) Asan (c) Tapoban vishnugad – (4) Dhauli (d) Vishnuprayag – (2) Alaknanda

Question 2

Tehri Dam is built on river–

Accepted Answer

Bhagirathi. Tehri dam is built on Bhagirathi river in Uttarakhand. It is tallest dam of India and among five highest dams of the world.

Question 3

Which of the following pair is NOT correctly matched? River Hydro-owerProject -

Accepted Answer

Bhilangana Maneri-Bhali -. The correct matching is as follows - Hydro-power project River Kulhal - Asan Maneri - Bhali - Bhagirathi Vishnu Prayag - Alaknanda Koteshwarm - Bhagirathi Maneri- Bhali plant is situated at Bhagirathi river, not Bhilangana river.

Question 4

Proby Thomas Cautley's name is associated with

Accepted Answer

Ganga Canal. Thomas Cautley is associated with the Ganga Canal. He played a significant role in its developmet, which is often recognized in historical contexts related to canal engineering in India.

Question 5

Maneri-Bhali Hydropower project has been constructed on which of the following rivers ?

Accepted Answer

Bhagirathi. Maneri-Bhali Hydropower project is constructed on the Bhagirathi River in the Uttarkashi district.

Question 6

The oldest canal in Uttarkhand is

Accepted Answer

Upper Ganga Canal. The oldest canal in Uttarakhand is the Upper Ganga Canal which was constructed between 1842 and