Consider the following statements regarding Subansiri River: It is the...
Assam's Lower Subansiri Hydro Electric Power project recently faced a critical setback as a major landslide completely blocked its only functional diversion tunnel, thereby significantly obstructing water flow through the river.
About Lower Subansiri Hydroelectric Power Project:
- It is the biggest hydroelectric project undertaken in India so far.
- It is a run-of-river scheme on the river Subansiri.
- Location: The Project is located near North Lakhimpur on the border of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
- Capacity: 2000MW
- It will generate up to 7.4 billion kWh of electricity annually.
- The project includes the construction of a surface powerhouse and a concrete gravity dam that is 116m-high from the river bed level.
- The length of the dam will be 284m.
- The dam is located in the Dhemaji district of Assam, while the powerhouse is located in the Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is being developed by the state-run National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC).
- Funding:
- The project cost was met through 70% equity and 30% debt financing through the provision of a term loan.
- The central government is providing budgetary support as part of the equity component.
Key facts about the Subansiri River:
- Subansiri River, better known as the "Gold River", is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River.
- It flows through Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
- Course:
- Originating from the Himalaya Mountains, it flows towards the east and south-east portion of Arunachal Pradesh and then flows to Assam Valley.
- Finally, it joins the Brahmaputra River in Lakhimpur district, Assam.
- It joins the Brahmaputra at the mystic confluence of Majuli Island, which is noted as the largest inhabited river island in the world.
- Total Length: 442 kilometres
Hence both statements are correct.
Consider the following statements regarding Subansiri River: It is the...
The correct answer is option C: Both 1 and 2.
Explanation:
Subansiri River is indeed the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and it flows through the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Let's understand these statements in more detail:
1. It is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River:
The Brahmaputra River is one of the major rivers in Asia, flowing through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh. It is a transboundary river and has several tributaries. Among them, the Subansiri River is the largest. The Subansiri River originates in the Himalayas and joins the Brahmaputra River near the town of Dhubri in Assam. The Subansiri River carries a significant volume of water and contributes to the flow of the Brahmaputra.
2. It flows through Assam and Arunachal Pradesh:
The Subansiri River passes through the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It originates in the Tsona Dzong glacier in Tibet and enters India through Arunachal Pradesh. It then flows through the hilly regions of Arunachal Pradesh, including the Subansiri Valley, before entering Assam. In Assam, the river continues its course and eventually joins the Brahmaputra River.
So, both statements are correct. The Subansiri River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River, and it flows through the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
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