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Question
‘The prospect of the hydroelectric power generation is very high in the Northern Mountain Region’. Justify the given statement by giving two reasons.
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Solution
The rivers of the Himalayas are very significant for hydroelectric power generation because of the reasons:
- The Himalayan rivers are perennial as they have their sources in glaciers and snowfields, and the flow of water is regular throughout the year.
- Velocity of flow is so high that it has the potential to generate hydroelectric power if tapped correctly.
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