Geography Indian Geography

Q. The Sharavati Project is a/an

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

Correct Answer

Hydro-electric project

More Questions on Geography

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    B)Kerala
    C)Karnataka
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    Answer: Assam
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    B)Laterite soil
    C)Red soil
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    B)Maharashtra
    C)Andhra Pradesh
    D)Odisha
    Answer: Odisha
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    B)Monsoon travels parallel to Coromandel Coast
    C)Chennai is very hot place and do not allow humidity to evaporate
    D)Above all
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    A)Paradip and Kandla
    B)Kandla and Haldia
    C)Haldia and Kochin
    D)Paradip and Haldia
    Answer: Paradip and Haldia
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    A)Basalt
    B)Granite
    C)Charnockite
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    C)Alps Mountain
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