Question
Download Solution PDFMatch the major dams of India with the rivers on which they are built.
| Dam | River | ||
| A. | Nagarjun Sagar Dam | 1. | Bhagirathi |
| B. | Hirakud Dam | 2. | Krishna |
| C. | Tehri Dam | 3. | Mahanadi |
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Nagarjun Sagar Dam - Krishna River
- Explanation: Nagarjun Sagar Dam is one of the largest masonry dams in the world, located in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh , India. It is built across the Krishna River and plays a crucial role in irrigation, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation in the region.
Hirakud Dam - Mahanadi River
- Explanation: Hirakud Dam, situated in Odisha, is one of the longest earthen dams in the world. Built across the Mahanadi River, it was constructed to control floods, provide irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power, significantly contributing to the agricultural and industrial development of Odisha.
Tehri Dam - Bhagirathi River
- Explanation: Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Constructed on the Bhagirathi River, it serves the purpose of providing water for irrigation, generating hydroelectric power, and supplying drinking water to various parts of northern India.
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