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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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.