State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

UPPCS · Question 72

Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched regarding peculiarities of the Ramganga project?

  1. Dam's length - 825.8 metres
  2. Hydropower generation capacity - 198 MW
  3. Location - Garhwal (Uttarakhand)
  4. Irrigated area - 6 lac hectares
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Answer: (A) Dam's length - 825.8 metres

Explanation

The Ramganga (Kalagarh) dam is about 625.8 m long, not 825.8 m. It generates 198 MW and is in Pauri Garhwal.