Which of the following pair is NOT correctly matched?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Sabarigiri Project – Gujarat
Explanation:
. The Sabarigiri Hydroelectric Project is located in Kerala, not in Gujarat.
. It is built on the Pamba River in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.
. Therefore, the pair “Sabarigiri Project – Gujarat” is incorrectly matched.
. The other three projects are correctly matched with their respective states.
Information Booster:
. Sabarigiri Project is also known as part of the Idukki hydroelectric system and has an installed capacity of about 390 MW.
. Gujarat’s major river valley projects include Sardar Sarovar (Narmada) and Ukai (Tapi).
Additional Knowledge:
Koyna Project – Maharashtra (Option a)
. Located on the Koyna River (tributary of Krishna) in Maharashtra; one of India’s largest hydroelectric projects.
Sharavathy Project – Karnataka (Option b)
. Located on the Sharavathi River in Karnataka; major source of hydropower in the state.
Balimela Project – Odisha (Option c)
. Located on the Sileru River in Odisha (near Andhra Pradesh border); a multipurpose hydel project.