Multi-purpose river valley projects MCQs with Explanations
Termed the 'Temples of Modern India' by JL Nehru, multi-purpose projects manage water resources for electricity, drinking, and farming. This topic covers major dams and their beneficiary states.
Maximum benefits occupying state by Sardar Sarovar Dam is :
Correct Answer:
(C) Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh gets 65.18% of water from the Narmada River of this project. Also 57% of the total power generated through this project is supplied to Madhya Pradesh.
Ques: 2
Who among the following is against the Sardar Sarovar Project?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Medha Patekar
Medha Patekar is a social activist who has led the struggle for people affected by the Sardar Sarovar Project on the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. She founded the Narmada Bachao Andolan. Thus, option (d) is the correct answer.
Ques: 3
Nagarjuna Sagar Project is located on the river:
Correct Answer:
(D)
Krishna
Nagarjuna Sagar Project has been built on Krishna River near Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh. A masonry dam (1550 meter) has been constructed under this project. This project is expanded in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Ques: 4
Bhakra Nangal is a joint project of –
Correct Answer:
(A) Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan
Bhakra Nangal Project is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan States designed to harness the precious water of the Satluj for the benefit of the concerned States. The project has been named after the two dams built at Bhakra and Nangal on the Satluj river. It is notable that the command area of this project is expanded in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.