Hydroelectric Power — Prelims Questions

Consider the following statements about pumped storage hydroelectric plants in India: 1. They can start generating power within minutes of demand 2. They consume more electricity than they generate 3. They are classified under renewable energy sources 4. They help in grid frequency regulation Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following factors best explains why Northeast India has the highest untapped hydroelectric potential in the country?

The National Hydro Policy 2008 mandates that what percentage of hydroelectric project costs should be allocated for local area development?

Consider the following pairs of hydroelectric projects and their locations: 1. Tehri Dam - Uttarakhand 2. Sardar Sarovar - Gujarat 3. Bhakra Nangal - Punjab 4. Hirakud - Odisha Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

What is the primary reason for reclassifying large hydroelectric projects (above 25 MW) as renewable energy sources in 2019?