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Q33 (CDS-I/2010) Economy › Industry, Infrastructure & Investment › Energy sector infrastructure Answer Verified

Which one of the following projects of the NHPC (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) has the largest power generation capacity (installed) ?

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: D
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Based on the installed capacity data for NHPC projects, the Salal Power Station in Jammu & Kashmir has an installed capacity of 690 MW (often cited as 750 MW in some records). Comparing this to the other options: the Baira-Siul project in Himachal Pradesh has a capacity of 180 MW, the Loktak project in Manipur has a capacity of 105 MW, and Chamera-I in Himachal Pradesh has a capacity of 540 MW. While Chamera-I is a significant project, Salal remains the largest among the specific options provided in the list. NHPC's overall portfolio includes even larger projects like Subansiri Lower (under construction) and Teesta-V, but within the context of the four choices, Salal's 690-750 MW range represents the highest power generation capacity.

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 8: Energy Resources > Table 8.9 > p. 22
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