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Q. Which among the following is location of the first Hydro-electric Power station in India (and in Asia indeed)?
Answer: Shivanasamudra Falls
Notes: The first hydroelectric power station in India and Asia was established at Shivanasamudra Falls in 1902. It harnessed the Kaveri River's flow, marking a important advancement in renewable energy. The station had an initial capacity of 1300 kW, paving the way for future hydroelectric projects in the country.

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