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प्रश्न
‘The prospect of the hydroelectric power generation is very high in the Northern Mountain Region’. Justify the given statement by giving two reasons.
उत्तर
The rivers of the Himalayas are very significant for hydroelectric power generation because of the reasons:
- The Himalayan rivers are perennial as they have their sources in glaciers and snowfields, and the flow of water is regular throughout the year.
- Velocity of flow is so high that it has the potential to generate hydroelectric power if tapped correctly.
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