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Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a multipurpose project on the Tungabhadra River”, and also with “the dam is near Hosapete in Karnataka”?

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ATungabhadra Project
BKosi Project
CChambal Valley Project
DBhakra Nangal Project
Correct Answer: Tungabhadra ProjectYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A — Tungabhadra Project. Tungabhadra Project is correctly identified as a multipurpose project on the Tungabhadra River. Tungabhadra Project is also associated with the dam is near Hosapete in Karnataka. Another identifying fact about Tungabhadra Project is that Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are major beneficiary states. A further exam-relevant fact about Tungabhadra Project is that irrigation and hydroelectric power are major benefits. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — 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. Option C — Chambal Valley Project: Chambal Valley Project is a multipurpose project developed on the Chambal River. Chambal Valley Project is also associated with it is jointly associated with Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Option D — Bhakra Nangal Project: Bhakra Nangal Project is a multipurpose river-valley project on the Sutlej. Bhakra Nangal Project is also associated with Bhakra Dam is located in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tungabhadra Project with “a multipurpose project on the Tungabhadra River” and “the dam is near Hosapete in Karnataka” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Tungabhadra Project is a multipurpose project on the Tungabhadra River.
  • Source or location: the dam is near Hosapete in Karnataka.
  • Basin or course: Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are major beneficiary states.
  • Important association: irrigation and hydroelectric power are major benefits.
  • Tungabhadra Project should not be confused with Kosi Project, which is a flood-control and irrigation project on the Kosi River.

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