A geothermal energy plant has been commissioned at _____ in Himachal Pradesh.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Manikaran
India’s geothermal plant is at Manikaran, a place of hot springs in Himachal Pradesh.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 24-05-2026 (Slot 2), in CUET (UG) 2025 on 23-05-2025 (Slot 1), and in CUET (UG) 2022 on 15-07-2022 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): “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.” |