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hardQ. No. 17407

Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a multipurpose project on the Bhagirathi River”, and also with “Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand”?

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ATehri Project
BRihand Project
CTungabhadra Project
DKosi Project
Correct Answer: Tehri ProjectYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A — Tehri Project. Tehri Project is correctly identified as a multipurpose project on the Bhagirathi River. Tehri Project is also associated with Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand. Another identifying fact about Tehri Project is that it is an earth-and-rock-fill dam. A further exam-relevant fact about Tehri Project is that the project supports hydropower, irrigation and drinking-water supply. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — Rihand Project: Rihand Project is a river project on the Rihand, a tributary of the Son. Rihand Project is also associated with Rihand Dam is in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. Option C — Tungabhadra Project: Tungabhadra Project is a multipurpose project on the Tungabhadra River. Tungabhadra Project is also associated with the dam is near Hosapete in Karnataka. Option D — Kosi Project: Kosi Project is a flood-control and irrigation project on the Kosi River. Kosi Project is also associated with it is associated with cooperation between India and Nepal. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tehri Project with “a multipurpose project on the Bhagirathi River” and “Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Tehri Project is a multipurpose project on the Bhagirathi River.
  • Source or location: Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand.
  • Basin or course: it is an earth-and-rock-fill dam.
  • Important association: the project supports hydropower, irrigation and drinking-water supply.
  • Tehri Project should not be confused with Rihand Project, which is a river project on the Rihand, a tributary of the Son.

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