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Which Indian river project term is correctly associated with classification or identity “a flood-control and irrigation project on the Kosi River”, and also with “it is associated with cooperation between India and Nepal”?

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AKosi Project
BChambal Valley Project
CBhakra Nangal Project
DDamodar Valley Project
Correct Answer: Kosi ProjectYour Answer: A

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option A — Kosi Project. Kosi Project is correctly identified as 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. Another identifying fact about Kosi Project is that the Kosi Barrage is located near Bhimnagar. A further exam-relevant fact about Kosi Project is that Bihar is the principal Indian beneficiary region. Why the other options are incorrect: Option B — 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 C — 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. Option D — Damodar Valley Project: Damodar Valley Project is a multipurpose project in the Damodar basin. Damodar Valley Project is also associated with it operates mainly across Jharkhand and West Bengal. Exam Takeaway: Connect Kosi Project with “a flood-control and irrigation project on the Kosi River” and “it is associated with cooperation between India and Nepal” for revision.

Important Notes

  • Kosi Project is a flood-control and irrigation project on the Kosi River.
  • Source or location: it is associated with cooperation between India and Nepal.
  • Basin or course: the Kosi Barrage is located near Bhimnagar.
  • Important association: Bihar is the principal Indian beneficiary region.
  • Kosi Project should not be confused with Chambal Valley Project, which is a multipurpose project developed on the Chambal River.

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