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Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with source or location “the dam lies on the Telangana-Andhra Pradesh boundary region”, and also with “it provides irrigation through extensive canal systems”?

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ASardar Sarovar Project
BNagarjuna Sagar Project
CTehri Project
DRihand Project
Correct Answer: Nagarjuna Sagar ProjectYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Nagarjuna Sagar Project. Nagarjuna Sagar Project is correctly identified as the dam lies on the Telangana-Andhra Pradesh boundary region. Nagarjuna Sagar Project is also associated with it provides irrigation through extensive canal systems. Another identifying fact about Nagarjuna Sagar Project is that it provides irrigation through extensive canal systems. A further exam-relevant fact about Nagarjuna Sagar Project is that hydroelectric power generation is another project function. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — 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 C — 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. Option D — Rihand Project: Rihand Project is Rihand Dam is in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. Rihand Project is also associated with its reservoir is called Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar. Exam Takeaway: Connect Nagarjuna Sagar Project with “the dam lies on the Telangana-Andhra Pradesh boundary region” and “it provides irrigation through extensive canal systems” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Nagarjuna Sagar Project is a major multipurpose project on the Krishna River.
  • Source or location: the dam lies on the Telangana-Andhra Pradesh boundary region.
  • Basin or course: it provides irrigation through extensive canal systems.
  • Important association: hydroelectric power generation is another project function.
  • Nagarjuna Sagar Project should not be confused with Tehri Project, which is a multipurpose project on the Bhagirathi River.

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