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Geography GK · Q232

Miscellaneous Indian Geography

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 232

Q232

The Sharavati Project is a/an

A.
Thermal project
B.
Hydro-electric project
Answer
C.
Multipurpose project
D.
Irrigation project

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Sharavati Project is a Hydro-electric project. The Sharavati Hydroelectric project was started to tap the electricity generating potential of the river. Sharavati is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India. It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India and a major part of the river basin lies in the Western Ghats.