WBCS.LIVE practice question

Rammam hydroelectric power is located in ______ .

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Purulia
  2. Bankura
  3. Jalpaiguri
  4. Darjeeling

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Darjeeling

Explanation: The correct answer is D. Darjeeling. The Rammam Hydroelectric Power Project is situated in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, nestled within the Lodhoma valley near Lodhoma village. It is constructed on the Rammam River, a tributary of the Rangeet River, which in turn is a tributary of the Teesta River system. It plays a key role in harnessing hydropower from the hilly terrain of North Bengal, providing clean energy and supporting the state grid.