Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with source or location “Hirakud Dam is near Sambalpur in Odisha”, and also with “it supports irrigation and hydroelectric generation”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Hirakud Project. Hirakud Project is correctly identified as Hirakud Dam is near Sambalpur in Odisha. Hirakud Project is also associated with it supports irrigation and hydroelectric generation. Another identifying fact about Hirakud Project is that it supports irrigation and hydroelectric generation. A further exam-relevant fact about Hirakud Project is that flood moderation in the Mahanadi delta is an important objective. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — Nagarjuna Sagar Project: Nagarjuna Sagar Project is the dam lies on the Telangana-Andhra Pradesh boundary region. Nagarjuna Sagar Project is also associated with it provides irrigation through extensive canal systems. Option C — Sardar Sarovar Project: Sardar Sarovar Project is the dam is located in Gujarat near Kevadia. Sardar Sarovar Project is also associated with Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are associated project states. Option D — Tehri Project: Tehri Project is Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand. Tehri Project is also associated with it is an earth-and-rock-fill dam. Exam Takeaway: Connect Hirakud Project with “Hirakud Dam is near Sambalpur in Odisha” and “it supports irrigation and hydroelectric generation” for revision.