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Which river is associated with the Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar projects?

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Linking a fact to its basin, location and defining characteristic is more useful than memorising a bare name. This approach supports direct MCQs, matching questions, map work and elimination-based reasoning. Option A (“Luni”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option C (“Banas”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. Option D (“Mahi”) is incorrect because it does not match the river basin, lake type, location, tributary relationship, project or hydrological feature specified in the question. The answer Chambal matches the exact hydrological and locational clue.

ALuni
BChambal
CBanas
DMahi
Correct Answer: ChambalYour Answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: Option B — Chambal The Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar dams form major stages of the Chambal Valley development system in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Chambal rises near Janapav in Madhya Pradesh, flows through the southeastern Rajasthan region and later joins the Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. - Option A — Luni: The Luni drains western Rajasthan and ends in the Rann of Kutch. - Option C — Banas: The Banas is a tributary of the Chambal and is associated with the Bisalpur Dam. - Option D — Mahi: The Mahi flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat and is associated with Mahi Bajaj Sagar. Exam Takeaway: Gandhi Sagar–Rana Pratap Sagar–Jawahar Sagar form the Chambal project chain.

Important Notes

  • Chambal rises near Janapav in the Vindhyan region of Madhya Pradesh and flows north and northeast toward the Yamuna.
  • The Chambal Valley project chain includes Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar dams, followed by Kota Barrage downstream.
  • Chambal should not be confused with Banas. Banas joins Chambal near Rameshwar in Rajasthan and has Bisalpur Dam on its own course.
  • The National Chambal Sanctuary protects a long river stretch and is important for gharial, Gangetic dolphin and riverine biodiversity.
  • Luni belongs to inland drainage in western Rajasthan, while Mahi reaches the Gulf of Khambhat. Their outlets differ from the Yamuna bound Chambal.

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