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Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with important geographical fact “irrigation and hydroelectric power are major benefits”, and also with “a multipurpose project on the Tungabhadra River”?

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AKosi Project
BChambal Valley Project
CBhakra Nangal Project
DTungabhadra Project
Correct Answer: Tungabhadra ProjectYour Answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option D — Tungabhadra Project. Tungabhadra Project is correctly identified as irrigation and hydroelectric power are major benefits. Tungabhadra Project is also associated with a multipurpose project on the Tungabhadra River. 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 Bihar is the principal Indian beneficiary region. Kosi Project is also associated with a flood-control and irrigation project on the Kosi River. Option B — Chambal Valley Project: Chambal Valley Project is the project provides irrigation and hydroelectric power. Chambal Valley Project is also associated with a multipurpose project developed on the Chambal River. Option C — Bhakra Nangal Project: Bhakra Nangal Project is Gobind Sagar is the reservoir behind Bhakra Dam. Bhakra Nangal Project is also associated with a multipurpose river-valley project on the Sutlej. Exam Takeaway: Connect Tungabhadra Project with “irrigation and hydroelectric power are major benefits” and “a multipurpose project on the Tungabhadra River” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Tungabhadra Project is a multipurpose project on the Tungabhadra River.
  • 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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