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| Q. |
Where is Tala Hydroelectric project, which is expected to generate 1020 MW power, located? |
| A. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| B. | Bhutan |
| C. | Nepal |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» B. Bhutan | |
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Explanation: Tala Hydroelectricity project is the biggest hydroelectric joint project between India and Bhutan so far, generating 4865 GWh/yr. Tala is located in Chukha Dzongkhag in western Bhutan, a small constitutional monarchy in the Himalayas. It is located on the Wangchhu River and, and is at a height of 860 metres. Tala is located in Chukha Dzongkhag in western Bhutan, a small kingdom in theHimalayas. The run-ofthe-river project is being managed by Tala Hydroelectric Project Authority (THPA). It is located on the Wangchu River and, at 860m, is the region's largest high- head project. Commissioning of the plant was planned for June 2005, but because of geological problems this was delayed until March 2007. |
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