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Which of these locations is famous for harnessing geothermal energy in India?
AKonkan coast, Maharashtra (typical)
BParvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh
CSundarbans, West Bengal
DRann of Kutch, Gujarat
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh
1. NCERT mentions India's geothermal experimental projects.
2. Two experimental projects have been set up: Parvati Valley near Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh, and Puga Valley in Ladakh.
3. Hot springs and geysers are tapped to generate electricity from geothermal heat.
_Source: NCERT Class 10 Geography Contemporary India - II, Ch 5 "Minerals and Energy Resources", §Geothermal ¶1_
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