Question

In Maharashtra the major hydroelectric power plant is located at ______.

Options

• Chandrapur

• Koyana

• Parali

• Tarapur

Answer 1

In Maharashtra, the major hydroelectric power plant is located at Koyana.

Explanation:

The Koyana Hydroelectric Project on the Koyna River is the major hydroelectric power project in Maharashtra. It is listed among the principal hydroelectric projects for the region. The Koyna dam and its powerhouses generate the bulk of the state's hydroelectric power by storing water in a reservoir and driving turbines, which is the standard operating principle of such plants.