Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? I. Idukki ... Thermal power station II. Sabarigiri ... Hydro-electric project III. Ghatprabha ... Irrigation project IV. Ramganga ... Multipurpose project Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: Codes:
- AII, III and IVCorrect
- BI, II, III and IV
- CIII and IV
- DI and II
Explanation
The correct option is A because of the following reasons:
I. Idukki is incorrectly matched. It is one of the largest hydroelectric projects in India, located on the Periyar River in Kerala, not a thermal power station.
II. Sabarigiri is correctly matched. It is the second largest hydroelectric project in Kerala, located on the Pamba River.
III. Ghatprabha is correctly matched. It is a major irrigation project located on the Ghatprabha River in Karnataka.
IV. Ramganga is correctly matched. Located in Uttarakhand, it is a multipurpose project providing irrigation, hydroelectric power, and drinking water.
Since statements II, III, and IV are true and statement I is false, option A is the right answer.
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