Q100
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Minerals, Energy & Industry
The greatest potential for the generation of tidal power in India is available in the
- a.Malabar coast.
- b.Konkan coast.
- c.Gujarat coast.
- d.Coromandel coast.
Answer: (C) Gujarat coast.
The Gujarat coast (particularly the Gulf of Khambhat/Cambay and Gulf of Kutch) has the greatest tidal power potential in India, with tidal ranges of 8–10 metres. The Kalpasar project and Hansthal Creek tidal power project are planned in Gujarat.