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Target Exam

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Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Mineral and Energy resources

Question:

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Energy Type)	List-II (Key Locations/Regions)
(A) Nuclear energy	(I) Gujarat and Rajasthan
(B) Wind energy	(II) West Coast of India
(C) Tidal energy	(III) Tarapur
(D) Geothermal energy	(IV) Manikaran

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

(A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)

Correct Answer:

(A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)

(A) Nuclear energy - (III) Tarapur: Tarapur, located in Maharashtra, is one of India's oldest nuclear power plants. It is a key location for nuclear energy production in the country.
(B) Wind energy - (I) Gujarat and Rajasthan : The states like Gujarat and Rajasthan, are known for its favorable wind conditions, making it suitable for wind energy generation. Wind farms and installations are prevalent in these regions.
(C) Tidal energy - (II) : West Coast of India Tidal energy generation is usually associated with coastal regions where there are significant tidal movements.
(D) Geothermal energy - (IV) Manikaran: Manikaran, located in Himachal Pradesh, is known for its hot springs and geothermal potential. It is one of the key locations in India where geothermal energy could be harnessed for power generation and other purposes.