Uttar Pradesh GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

In 1952, the Independent Indian government sanctioned survey work for Rihand Project. The construction began in 1954 and was completed in 1962.

NPCIL officials said that NAPS-Unit 2, a 220 MW indigenous pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) commenced its commercial operation on 1^st July 1992.

The construction of Narora Atomic Power Project (NAPP 1&2) started in the year 1976 and the two units began commercial operation in the years 1991 and 1992 respectively.

Noida Power Company Limited distributes power in Greater Noida, near Delhi in Uttar Pradesh, which is being developed as an industrial hub and urban settlements. The Company reaches out to a population of about 7 lac spread across hamlets, villages and a new township spanning an area of 335 sq. km. The Company started its operations in December 1993 pursuant to grant of license by the UP Government.

Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (UPRVUNL) was constituted on dated 25^th August 1980 under the Companie's Act 1956 for construction of new thermal power projects in the state sector.

The correct match is :
Anpara Thermal Power Station - Sonbhadra district
Parichha Thermal Power Station - Jhansi district
Harduaganj Thermal Power Station - Aligarh district
Panki Thermal Power Station - Kanpur district

Parichha Thermal Power Station is located at Parichha in Jhansi district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 25 km from Jhansi on the bank of Betwa river. The power plant is owned and operated by Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam which is a state enterprise.

Narora Atomic Power Station (NAPS) is a nuclear power plant located in Narora, Bulandshahr District in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Harduaganj thermal power station is operated by UPRVUNL. It has two units of 210 MW each in operation. Two units of 660 MW each are under construction. The plant is located in the outskirts of Aligarh district. It is 100 km away from Delhi, a critically polluted area. It sources coal through railways from nearby NCL coal mines and water from Upper Ganges Canal.