Consider the following statements:

1.The Tehri Dam, located on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand, is the highest dam in India.

2.The Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant is situated in Tapi, Gujarat.

3.The Narora Atomic Power Station, situated in Uttar Pradesh, is a major contributor to India’s nuclear energy production.

Which of the statements above is/are correct?

Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) 1, 2, and 3

Explanation

·         Tehri Dam: It is the tallest dam in India with a height of 260.5 meters, located on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand.

·         Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant: This nuclear power plant is located near Surat and the Tapi River in the state of Gujarat.

·         Narora Atomic Power Station: Located in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh, it is an operational nuclear power plant contributing to India's nuclear energy production

Information Booster:
• The Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose river valley project providing hydroelectric power, irrigation, and drinking water. It is a part of the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Project (THDC) and is also the fourth tallest dam in the world.
• Kakrapar Atomic Power Station features both 220 MWe units and two newer 700 MWe indigenously designed PHWR units, commissioned in 2024, significantly boosting its contribution to nuclear energy.
• The Narora Atomic Power Station started commercial operation in the early 1990s and has a track record of reliable operation, making it a key component of India's nuclear energy infrastructure.

Additional Knowledge:

Other Major Dams in India:

Bhakra Dam (Himachal Pradesh) – On the Sutlej River

Sardar Sarovar Dam (Gujarat) – On Narmada River

Other Nuclear Power Stations:

• Tarapur (Maharashtra) – First nuclear plant in India
• Kudankulam (Tamil Nadu) – Largest nuclear power plant by capacity
• Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS) – One of the oldest and prominent