Tihri Dam: Key Facts and Figures

The video provides an overview of the Tihri Dam, the tallest dam in India, located in Uttarakhand. It discusses the dam's multipurpose functions, including irrigation, municipal water supply, and hydroelectric power generation. The construction history, challenges, and technical specifications are covered, along with the dam's role in power distribution across several Indian states. The Tihri Dam project, managed by THDC India Limited, includes a 1000 MW hydroelectric plant and a pumped storage scheme. The project faced delays due to financial and environmental issues but was eventually completed with significant government support.

What is the primary purpose of the Tihri Dam?

• Hydroelectric power generation

• Tourism

• Flood control

• Fishing

In which year was the primary investigation for the Tihri Dam project completed?

• 1986

• 1961

• 2006

• 1972

Which country initially provided technical and financial assistance for the Tihri Dam project?

• Japan

• USSR

• China

• USA

What is the height of the Tihri Dam?

• 150 metres

• 300 metres

• 200.5 metres

• 260.5 metres

What is the installed hydroelectric capacity of the Tihri Dam?

• 2000 MW

• 1500 MW

• 1000 MW

• 500 MW

Which dam creates the lower reservoir for the Tihri Pumped Storage Plant?

• Sardar Sarovar Dam

• Bhakra Dam

• Koteshwar Dam

• Hirakud Dam

Which states receive power from the Tihri Dam?

• Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, and Himachal Pradesh

• Only Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh

• Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Delhi

• Only Delhi and Haryana

How much area does the Tihri Dam provide irrigation to?

• 100,000 hectares

• 270,000 hectares

• 600,000 hectares

• 500,000 hectares

How much drinking water does the Tihri Dam supply per day?

• 100 million imperial gallons

• 200 million imperial gallons

• 270 million imperial gallons

• 300 million imperial gallons

What was the total expenditure for the Tihri Dam project?

• USD 500 million

• USD 1 billion

• USD 2 billion

• USD 1.5 billion