Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development

Question:

Which of the following option depicts benefits of generating electricity with the help of "Mini-hydel" plants?

Options:

They are environment friendly

Generates enough power to cater the needs of locals

Avoid transmission losses, if any

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

"Mini-hydel" plants are environment-friendly as they do not change the pattern of land use in areas where they are located; they generate enough power to cater the needs of local people. They also do away with the need for large scale transmission towers and cables and avoid transmission loss.