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UPPSC

GEOGRAPHY · 2013

Previous Year Question

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List-I

List-II

A. Ukai

1. Jharkhand

B. Patratu

2. Gujarat

C. Pench

3. Maharashtra

D. Dabhol

4. Madhya Pradesh

Codes:

A.

A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1

B.

A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

C.

A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4

D.

A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

Correct Answer: B

Detailed Solution

Ukai is located in Tapi district of Gujarat. The well-known Ukai Dam is situated here on the Tapi River.

Patratu is located in Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. The Patratu Thermal Power Station and Patratu Dam are located here. The Government of Jharkhand also lists Patratu among the blocks of Ramgarh district.

Pench, in the context of this question, is associated with the Pench Hydroelectric Power Station, which is listed by the Central Electricity Authority under Madhya Pradesh. It has an installed capacity of 160 MW (2 × 80 MW).

Dabhol is located in the Dapoli region of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. The official description of Ratnagiri district includes Dabhol among its important coastal locations/creeks.

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