J&K question from Naib Tehsildar exam, 2018 by JKSSB
Jammu and Kashmir State is capitalizing its potential of hydroelectricity with new hydro power projects installed by NHPC. One such project, Chutak Hydroelectric Project is
Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Suru
The Chutak Hydroelectric Project is a "run-of-the-river" power station constructed by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) on the Suru River, which is a major tributary of the Indus River.
Key Facts about the Project:
Location: It is situated in the Kargil district of the Ladakh region (formerly part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir).
Capacity: The project has an installed capacity of 44 MW, consisting of four units of 11 MW each.
Purpose: It was specifically designed to provide a stable power supply to the remote Kargil region, which previously relied heavily on expensive and polluting diesel generators.
Inauguration: While the units began commissioning in 2012, the project was formally dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August 2014.
Understanding the Options:
Suru: The correct river; it flows through the heart of the Kargil district.
Chenab: Home to other major NHPC projects like Salal, Dulhasti, and Baglihar, but not Chutak.
Zanskar: A different tributary of the Indus; the Nimoo Bazgo project is located nearby on the Indus itself, downstream from the Zanskar confluence.
Tawi: A major river in the Jammu region, far from the location of the Chutak project.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
