Q1. Assertion (A): The successful seaplane trial landing at Tehri Lake on April 16, 2026 marks an important practical step toward developing a water aerodrome in Uttarakhand. Reason (R): Tehri Lake powers the 2,400 MW Tehri Hydro Power Complex on the Bhagirathi and Bhilangna rivers. Choose the correct option:
Explanation
Both A and R are true. The April 16, 2026 trial landing at Koti Colony from Jolly Grant Airport practically demonstrated Tehri Lake's suitability as a water aerodrome, and the lake also powers the 2,400 MW Tehri Hydro Power Complex on the Bhagirathi and Bhilangna rivers. However, R relates to hydropower generation and does not explain why a seaplane trial succeeded — that is governed by water-body dimensions, depth, wind, and clearances rather than the installed power capacity. Hence R is not the correct explanation of A.