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Difficulty: Very hardState Economy, Agriculture, and Natural Resources

Arrange the following major hydroelectric and multipurpose energy projects of Maharashtra in ascending order of their total installed power generation capacity.

  1. 1Jayakwadi Hydroelectric Project
  2. 2Tillari Hydroelectric Project
  3. 3Ghatghar Pumped Storage Project
  4. 4Koyna Hydroelectric Project

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The correct ascending order of installed power generation capacity is: Jayakwadi Hydroelectric Project (12 MW), Tillari Hydroelectric Project (60 MW), Ghatghar Pumped Storage Project (250 MW), and Koyna Hydroelectric Project (1,960 MW).
The correct sequence arranges the state's hydroelectric power installations strictly by their megawatt (MW) rating from lowest to highest: Jayakwadi (12 MW) is the smallest among the four, followed by Tillari (60 MW), Ghatghar Pumped Storage (250 MW), and Koyna Hydroelectric Project (1,960 MW) as the largest.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the installed capacity of Jayakwadi Hydroelectric Project
Jayakwadi Hydroelectric Station at Paithan has an installed capacity of 12 MW.
It generates power using a single reversible turbine unit at the foot of the Jayakwadi dam.
2
Identify the installed capacity of Tillari Hydroelectric Project
Tillari Hydroelectric Project has an installed capacity of 60 MW.
Located in the Western Ghats region, it uses water from the Tillari inter-state project.
3
Identify the installed capacity of Ghatghar Pumped Storage Project
Ghatghar Pumped Storage Project has an installed capacity of 250 MW.
It operates using two 125 MW reversible units in Ahmednagar district.
4
Identify the installed capacity of Koyna Hydroelectric Project
Koyna Hydroelectric Project has a total capacity of 1,960 MW.
It is Maharashtra's largest hydroelectric project, comprising Stage I, II, III, and IV powerhouses.
5
Sequence the projects in ascending order (smallest to largest capacity)
12 MW < 60 MW < 250 MW < 1,960 MW
This places Jayakwadi first, followed by Tillari, Ghatghar, and Koyna.

Key Concept

State Hydroelectric Power Infrastructure and Capacity Generation in Maharashtra
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