Previous Year Question
In which one of the following States is Suil river project located?
A.
Uttarakhand
B.
Haryana
C.
Punjab
D.
Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
The Suil River Project is located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The Suil river/nallah forms part of the Ravi river system, and planning documents of the Government of Himachal Pradesh associate the Suil project with Chamba district and the Ravi Basin.
The Ravi is one of the major Himalayan rivers of Himachal Pradesh. Suil is among its tributary streams, and its waters have been utilised for the development of hydropower potential in the Chamba region.