Q119
The first hydro-electric power generating station in Karnataka
A.
Kodasalli
B.
Gerusoppa
C.
Shivanasamudra
AnswerD.
Linganamakki
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Karnataka's first hydro-electricity generating station is located in Shivanasamudra. Shivanasamudra is 120 kilometres from Bangalore on the Bangalore Kollegal National Highway.The erstwhile Mysore State had the enviable and glorious position of establishing the first major hydro-electric generating station at Shivasamudram as early as 1902 for commercial operation.