Which of the following statements is are correct Recently 8 hydroelectric power projects have been a...........

Jammu and kashmir Economy

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Which of the following statements is/are correct?

Recently, 8 hydroelectric power projects have been approved in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region.
Only the project lying in Jammu and Kashmir region has provision for irrigation benefits to the adjoining areas.

1 only

2 only

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Explanation:

The Central Government has recently cleared eight hydro-electric projects in the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir which will be completed within a time period ranging from 30 months to 54 months.

Of eight projects, 7 fall in the Union Territory of Ladakh and 1 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Seven projects in Ladakh are hydroelectric projects with no irrigation benefits.

Whereas Ratan Nag project in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir has provision of irrigation to benefit areas in Kishtwar district of Jammu region.