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Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a multipurpose river-valley project on the Sutlej”, and also with “Bhakra Dam is located in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh”?

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ABhakra Nangal Project
BDamodar Valley Project
CHirakud Project
DNagarjuna Sagar Project
Correct Answer: Bhakra Nangal ProjectYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A — Bhakra Nangal Project. Bhakra Nangal Project is correctly identified as a multipurpose river-valley project on the Sutlej. Bhakra Nangal Project is also associated with Bhakra Dam is located in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. Another identifying fact about Bhakra Nangal Project is that it supplies irrigation and power to Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. A further exam-relevant fact about Bhakra Nangal Project is that Gobind Sagar is the reservoir behind Bhakra Dam. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Damodar Valley Project: Damodar Valley Project is a multipurpose project in the Damodar basin. Damodar Valley Project is also associated with it operates mainly across Jharkhand and West Bengal. Option C — Hirakud Project: Hirakud Project is a multipurpose project on the Mahanadi River. Hirakud Project is also associated with Hirakud Dam is near Sambalpur in Odisha. Option D — Nagarjuna Sagar Project: Nagarjuna Sagar Project is a major multipurpose project on the Krishna River. Nagarjuna Sagar Project is also associated with the dam lies on the Telangana-Andhra Pradesh boundary region. Exam Takeaway: Connect Bhakra Nangal Project with “a multipurpose river-valley project on the Sutlej” and “Bhakra Dam is located in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Bhakra Nangal Project is a multipurpose river-valley project on the Sutlej.
  • Source or location: Bhakra Dam is located in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Basin or course: it supplies irrigation and power to Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
  • Important association: Gobind Sagar is the reservoir behind Bhakra Dam.
  • Bhakra Nangal Project should not be confused with Damodar Valley Project, which is a multipurpose project in the Damodar basin.

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