Correct option is A
The correct match between Hydal Power Projects and States is:
- (A) Nagarjun Sagar → (IV) Andhra Pradesh
- Built on the Krishna River, this dam is one of the largest masonry dams in the world and a key hydropower project in Andhra Pradesh.
- (B) Shivasamudram → (III) Karnataka
- Located on the Cauvery River, this project is India’s first major hydroelectric power station and supplies power to Bengaluru.
- (C) Mettur → (II) Tamil Nadu
- The Mettur Dam, built on the Cauvery River, supports irrigation and power generation in Tamil Nadu.
- (D) Idukki → (I) Kerala
- A major hydroelectric project built on the Periyar River, Idukki is one of the highest arch dams in Asia.
Information Booster:
- Nagarjun Sagar Dam: Important for irrigation and power generation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Shivasamudram Hydroelectric Project: One of the oldest in India, commissioned in 1902.
- Mettur Dam: Plays a crucial role in water supply and power generation for Tamil Nadu.
- Idukki Hydroelectric Project: A 780 MW power station, supplying electricity to Kerala.