​The Shanan power project is located in which of the following Indian states?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is:(b) Himachal Pradesh

Explanation:
• Shanan Hydroelectric Project is situated on Uhl River in Joginder Nagar, Himachal Pradesh.
• It is one of the earliest hydroelectric projects in India, commissioned during the British era in 1932.

Information Booster:
• Designed by Col. B.C. Batty, a British engineer.
• Managed by Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB), lease ending in 2024.
• Generates around 110 MW of power.
• One of India’s first underground powerhouses.
• Located in the Kangra district.
• Plays key role in power supply to Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.

Additional Information:
• Uttarakhand: Known for Tehri Dam, not Shanan Project.
• Haryana: Majorly uses thermal power, not hydroelectric from mountains.
• Punjab: Although Punjab manages Shanan project, it is geographically located in Himachal.