Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

A geothermal energy plant has been commissioned at _____ in Himachal Pradesh.

Options:

Manikaran

Manali

Nathpa-Jhakhri

Mandi

Correct Answer:

Manikaran

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Manikaran

"When the magma from the interior of earth, comes out on the surface, tremendous heat is released. This heat energy can successfully be tapped and converted to electrical energy. Apart from this, the hot water that gushes out through the geyser wells is also used in the generation of thermal energy. It is popularly known as Geothermal energy. This energy is now considered to be one of the key energy sources which can be developed as an alternate source. The hot springs and geysers are being used since medieval period. In India, a geothermal energy plant has been commissioned at Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh.".