Question 1

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is constructed on which river?

Accepted Answer

The Bhakra Nangal Dam is constructed on the Sutlej River in the border region between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. It is one of India's highest concrete dams and was completed in 1963. The dam serves multiple purposes including irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control.

Question 2

Which of the following dams is built on the Sutlej River?

Accepted Answer

Bhakra Dam is one of India's highest concrete dams, constructed on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh. It was completed in 1963 and is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. The Sutlej is a major tributary of the Indus River.

Question 3

The Tehri Dam, one of India's highest dams, is constructed on which river?

Accepted Answer

The Tehri Dam is built on the Bhagirathi River, a major tributary of the Ganges in Uttarakhand. Completed in 2006, it stands 260.5 meters tall and is the highest dam in India. The dam is located in the Garhwal Himalayas and serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and flood control.

Question 4

The Narmada River, one of India's major rivers, originates from the Amarkantak Plateau in Madhya Pradesh and flows westward into the Arabian Sea. Which of the following statements about the Narmada River and its associated dams is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

The Narmada River is 1,312 km long and flows through Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra before emptying into the Arabian Sea. Major dams on the Narmada include the Sardar Sarovar Dam (Gujarat), Indira Sagar Dam (Madhya Pradesh), and Omkareshwar Dam (Madhya Pradesh). The Narmada does NOT flow through Rajasthan; it forms the boundary between Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat but does not enter Rajasthan. Option D incorrectly states that the Narmada flows through Rajasthan, which is factually wrong. The river's course is well-documented: it originates in Madhya Pradesh, flows westward through Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, and reaches the Arabian Sea near the Gulf of Khambhat. Therefore, the answer is D.

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