Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with source or location “Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand”, and also with “it is an earth-and-rock-fill dam”?

Correct Answer: Option B — Tehri Project. Tehri Project is correctly identified as Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand. Tehri Project is also associated with it is an earth-and-rock-fill dam. 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 A — 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 C — 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. Option D — Kosi Project: Kosi Project is it is associated with cooperation between India and Nepal. Kosi Project is also associated with the Kosi Barrage is located near Bhimnagar. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tehri Project with “Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand” and “it is an earth-and-rock-fill dam” for revision.