Major Multipurpose River Projects in India


 
 
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Major Multipurpose River Projects in India

Major Multipurpose River Projects in India are:

  • 1. Bhakra Nagal:  Bhakra dam is the highest gravity dam in India. The Nangal water project is being used both for hydel power production and irrigation.
  • 2. Tehri Dam: This is the highest rock and Earth-fill embankment dam in India. It is built on Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand.
  • 3. Damodar Valley Project: Earlier to this project, the Damodar river was known as Sorrorw of Bengal, due to frequent floods in it.
  • 4. Narmada Valley Project: famous due to prolonged agitation against it.
  • 5. Krishna Raj Sagar and Mettur Dams on Kaveri: these have created an ongoing interstate river water dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
  • 6. Hirakud project: It is built on Mahanadi river with purpose of integrated conservation of water with flood control.
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    Question : 1

    Which project has been named after the Buddhist scholar ?

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following pairs is incorrect ?

    Right Option : D
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