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hardQ. No. 17417-which-indian-river-project-term-is-correctly-associated-with-course-basin-or-associated-feature

Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with course, basin or associated feature “Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are major beneficiary states”, and also with “irrigation and hydroelectric power are major benefits”?

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AKosi Project
BChambal Valley Project
CTungabhadra Project
DBhakra Nangal Project
Correct Answer: Tungabhadra ProjectYour Answer: C

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option C — Tungabhadra Project. Tungabhadra Project is correctly identified as Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are major beneficiary states. Tungabhadra Project is also associated with irrigation and hydroelectric power are major benefits. 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 A — Kosi Project: Kosi Project is the Kosi Barrage is located near Bhimnagar. Kosi Project is also associated with Bihar is the principal Indian beneficiary region. Option B — Chambal Valley Project: Chambal Valley Project is Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar are major dams in the system. Chambal Valley Project is also associated with the project provides irrigation and hydroelectric power. Option D — Bhakra Nangal Project: Bhakra Nangal Project is it supplies irrigation and power to Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Bhakra Nangal Project is also associated with Gobind Sagar is the reservoir behind Bhakra Dam. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tungabhadra Project with “Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are major beneficiary states” and “irrigation and hydroelectric power are major benefits” 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 Bhakra Nangal Project, which is a multipurpose river-valley project on the Sutlej.

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