Cluster · Indian Dams and River Projects

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Dams Rivers Reservoirs General Knowledge
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Question Category Subtype Difficulty

In which of the following locations can you build large dams to generate hydel power? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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science intermediate

On which of the following rivers was independent India’s first river dam constructed?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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gk intermediate

Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) envisaged the rehabilitation and improvement of how many dam projects?

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english intermediate

The dam irrigates land spread over how many districts in Gujarat?

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english intermediate

Which of the following state does not receive water and electricity supplied from the dam?

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english intermediate

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is situated in which of the following state?

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english intermediate

Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam is built across which river?

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reasoning intermediate

Which of the following dam creates the reservoir known as ''Gobind Sagar''?

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reasoning intermediate

The Mettur Dam is on which of the following rivers?

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reasoning intermediate

In which district is Ratapani Dam located?

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reasoning intermediate

On which among the following rivers is Bhakra Nangal Dam built?

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reasoning intermediate

Identify the dam that is located in South India.

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reasoning intermediate

Hirakud reservoir is built across which of the following river?

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reasoning intermediate

In which among the following states is Dhudhawa Dam located?

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reasoning intermediate

In which state is Gobind Sagar (Bhakra Nangal Project) located? [MTS Non Tech Havaldar CBIC and CBN Examination 2023]

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gk intermediate

Which of the following dams is built on the Subarnarekha River?
[Constable GD 2021]

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gk intermediate

Which of the following is India's highest (tallest) dam?
[Constable GD 2021]

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gk intermediate

The largest dam in India, the Hirakud Dam, is built on which of the following rivers? [MTS Non technical and Havaldar Examination 2021]

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gk intermediate

On which river in India was the Somasila Dam built? [CHSL Exam 2024 Tier I]

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gk intermediate

Identify the group of states that are covered in the Sardar Sarovar Project. [Combined Graduate Level Examination Tier I 2023]

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gk intermediate

Kadana Dam of Gujarat is built over which of the following rivers? [CHSL Exam 2022 Tier I]

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gk intermediate

Identify the dam that is located in South India. [SICPO Paper I 2023]

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gk intermediate

Which project is built for hydel power production and irrigation in the Sutlej river basin? [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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gk intermediate

Which of the following is the least important reason for building a large dam?

[RRC GROUP D]

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gk intermediate

In which state is the Gandhi Sagar Dam constructed?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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gk intermediate

Identify the dam that is located in South India.

[SSC CPO 2023]

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gk intermediate

Which state of India has the maximum number of large dams?

[SSC CGL 2024]

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gk intermediate

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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gk intermediate

Which of the following is the highest gravity dam in India?

[SSC CGL 2022]

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gk intermediate

Koteshwar Hydroelectric Power Project is located on the river ______.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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gk intermediate

The Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project was started in which year?

[RRC GROUP D]

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gk intermediate

Which two rivers are linked by the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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gk intermediate

‘Save the Narmada' movement originated as a protest against raising the height of Sardar Sarovar Dam. Some disadvantages of building dams are mentioned below. Which one is an advantage?

[RRC GROUP D]

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gk intermediate

In which of the following districts is the DulHasti Power Station situated?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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gk intermediate

Which pair is NOT correct regarding dams and the states they are situated in ?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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gk intermediate

On which river is Idukki Dam built?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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gk intermediate

The Hirakud Dam is built near the city of ______ in Odisha.

[SSC CGL 2021]

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gk intermediate

In which state of India is the Telaiya dam located?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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gk intermediate

Hirakud Dam was in news due to the conflict between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the distribution of water from the_____________ river on which the dam has been erected.

[RRC GROUP D]

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gk intermediate

Which of the following is NOT a hydroelectric power plant ?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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gk intermediate

Which of the following statements is correct regarding large dams?
I. They have social problems because they displace large number of peasants and tribals without adequate compensation or rehabilitation.
Il. They have Environmental problems because they contribute enormously to deforestation and the loss of biological diversity.

[SSC CHSL 2022]

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gk intermediate

The famous Sardar Sarovar dam has been built on which of the following rivers?

[NTPC CBT 2]

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gk intermediate

Where is the ‘Paithan Hydroelectric Project’ located in India?

[RRB NTPC CBT]

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gk intermediate

Which of the following issues is NOT a problem concerning large dams?

[RRC GROUP D]

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gk intermediate

Tehri Dam built on the river Bhagirathi is situated in which of the following states?

[NTPC CBT 2]

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gk intermediate

Bhakra Dam is built on which of the following rivers?

[SSC MTS 2024]

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gk intermediate

In which of the following districts is Baira Siul Dam located ?

[SSC CPO 2024]

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gk intermediate

On which river in India was the Somasila Dam built?

[SSC CHSL 2024]

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gk intermediate

Identify the group of states that are covered in the Sardar Sarovar Project.

[SSC CGL 2023]

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gk intermediate

Match the following dams with the rivers on which they are built.
a. Hirakud Dam (i) Chambal river
b. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam (ii) Narmada River
c. Sardar Sarovar Dam (iii) Krishna River
d. Tehri Dam (iv) Mahanadi river
e. Rana Pratap Sagar dam (v) Bhagirathi river

[SSC CPO 2024]

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