Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
1. I. Idukki - Thermal power station
2. II. Sabarigiri - Hydro-electric project
3. III. Ghatprabha - Irrigation project
4. IV. Ramganga - Multipurpose project
Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. The question asks to identify the correctly matched pairs of projects/stations and their types.
2. Pair I: Idukki is located in Kerala and is famous for its large Arch dam and associated Hydro-electric project, not a Thermal power station. So, Pair I is incorrectly matched.
3. Pair II: Sabarigiri is a major Hydro-electric project in Kerala. So, Pair II is correctly matched.
4. Pair III: The Ghatprabha project in Karnataka is primarily an Irrigation project, involving dams and canals. So, Pair III is correctly matched.
5. Pair IV: The Ramganga project in Uttarakhand/Uttar Pradesh is a Multipurpose project, involving irrigation, power generation, and flood control. So, Pair IV is correctly matched.
6. Therefore, pairs II, III, and IV are correctly matched.
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