Q. Consider the following hydroelectric power projects in India:
  1. Heo Hydroelectric Project
  2. Idukki Hydro Electric Project
  3. Koyna Hydro Power Project
Which of the above projects is/are correctly ordered from north to south?

Answer: 1 3 2
Notes: Heo Hydro Electric Project (HEP) The Heo Hydro Electric Project in Arunachal Pradesh will have a capacity of 240 MW, generating 1000 MUs annually. Approved with an investment of Rs. 1939 crore, it will enhance power supply in the state and support the national grid. Koyna Hydro Electric Project (HEP) Located in Maharashtra, the Koyna Hydro Electric Project has a capacity of 1,960 MW. It plays a vital role in peak load management, grid stability, and water storage for irrigation, contributing significantly to both state and national power supply. Idukki Hydro Electric Project (HEP) The Idukki Hydro Electric Project in Kerala, with a capacity of 780 MW, is crucial for the state’s power supply. It ensures efficient power generation, grid support, and water storage for flood control and irrigation in the region.

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