Which of the following Hydroelectric projects is located in the Satara district of Maharashtra?

Correct option is A

The Koyna Hydroelectric Project is located in Satara district, Maharashtra. It is one of the largest hydroelectric projects in India and plays a vital role in power generation.

Information Booster:

• The dam is built on the Koyna River, a tributary of the Krishna River.
• It is one of India's most efficient hydroelectric projects with a capacity of over 1,920 MW.
• The project is also crucial for irrigation and flood control.
• It has four powerhouses generating hydroelectricity.
• The 1967 Koyna earthquake was attributed to the reservoir-induced seismicity of this project.
• It is often called the "Lifeline of Maharashtra".

Additional Knowledge:

• Tehri Dam is in Uttarakhand, built on the Bhagirathi River.
• Sardar Sarovar Dam is in Gujarat, built on the Narmada River.
• Nathpa Jhakri is a hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh, built on the Sutlej River.