Question

In which state is ‘Rana Pratap Sagar’ atomic power plant located?
A.Haryana
B.Gujarat
C.Rajasthan
D.Karnataka

Answer 1

Hint:The Rana Pratap Sagar dam is the second dam which is built on the Chambal River after Gandhi Sagar dam. The dam is 52 km downstream of Gandhi Sagar dam, which is the first dam that was constructed. The dam is located on the border of the two Indian states namely Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

Complete answer:
The Rajasthan Atomic Power Station is located around 65 kilometres from Kota in the Chambal River and the plant lies in the federal state of Rajasthan in the district of Chittorgarh. The dam as well the power plant IS named after the great warrior Maharaja Rana Pratap of Chittorgarh, Rajasthan.
On a hill, near the dam, a huge statue of Rana Pratap riding on his famous horse Chetak can be seen. The dam was completed in the year 1970 and is famously known to be a gravity masonry structure
The reservoir water stretch from the Rana Pratap Sagar dam extends up to the Gandhi Nagar Sagar Dam. The Rana Pratap Sagar reservoir, which is a wetland created by the dam is recognized as one of the significant aquatic areas having suitable vegetation for bird life continuation, which needs enumeration for its bird species. The reservoir area also supports a considerable population of residents and many migratory birds.

Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Note: The Rana Pratap Sagar dam helps in the direct benefit of hydropower generation which is about 172 megawatts. The dam also has a huge storage capacity for water storage and utilization. It is also designed in such a way that proper passageways are installed so as to create a smooth flood discharge.