Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with source or location “the dam is located in Gujarat near Kevadia”, and also with “Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are associated project states”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Sardar Sarovar Project. Sardar Sarovar Project is correctly identified as 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. Another identifying fact about Sardar Sarovar Project is that Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are associated project states. A further exam-relevant fact about Sardar Sarovar Project is that its benefits include irrigation, drinking water and power. Why the other options are incorrect: Option A — 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 C — 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. Option D — Tungabhadra Project: Tungabhadra Project is the dam is near Hosapete in Karnataka. Tungabhadra Project is also associated with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are major beneficiary states. Exam Takeaway: Connect Sardar Sarovar Project with “the dam is located in Gujarat near Kevadia” and “Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan are associated project states” for revision.