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Which one of the following states, Dulhasti Hydroelectric power project is located?

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

Answer options

  1. Uttarakhand
  2. Jammu & Kashmir
  3. Himachal Pradesh
  4. Sikkim

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jammu & Kashmir

Explanation: The Dulhasti Hydroelectric Power Project is located in the Jammu & Kashmir union territory. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ It is built on the Chenab River near Kishtwar in Jammu region. ▪️ The project has a total installed capacity of 390 MW. ▪️ Construction began in 1985 and was commissioned in 2007. ▪️ It is managed by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC). ▪️ The project aims to meet power demands in Jammu, Kashmir, and northern India. ▪️ The Chenab River is a major tributary of the Indus River system. ▪️ The dam is a gravity dam type, combining storage and run-of-river features. ▪️ Dulhasti is one of the strategic power projects of northern India.