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Q. In which year , first Hydro-electric Power station in Asia was set up at Shivanasamudra Falls in Karnataka?
Answer: 1902
Notes: The first hydroelectric power station in Asia was established at Shivanasamudra Falls in Karnataka in 1902. This pioneering project marked a important advancement in renewable energy in the region and was one of the earliest examples of harnessing hydroelectric power for commercial use in India. The station had a capacity of 1300 kW and played a crucial role in electrifying the nearby city of Mysore.

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