Cluster · Indian Dams and River Projects

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Dams Rivers Reservoirs General Knowledge
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In which among the following states is Panchet Dam located?

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

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On which river in India is the Nizam Sagar Dam built?

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Srisailam Dam is located on which of the following rivers?

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

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Which of the following statements about the recently signed Yamuna Water Pipeline Project are correct?

  1. The project aims to transfer Yamuna water from Hathnikund in Haryana to water-stressed districts of Rajasthan.

  2. Phase 1 of the project will supply about 577 MCM of water annually during July–October.

  3. Water transfer will begin even if Haryana’s water requirements are not fully met.

  4. The project will use underground pipelines to minimise evaporation and seepage losses.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Ratle and Kishenganga Hydroelectric Projects:

  1. These projects aim to enhance renewable energy capacity and strategic water use under the Indus Waters Treaty.
  2. Both projects are situated within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

  3. The Ratle Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric facility situated on the Jhelum River.

  4. The Kishenganga Hydroelectric Project involves diverting water from the Kishenganga River into the Chenab basin to generate electricity.

Which of the above statements are true?

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Baglihar Dam is constructed on which river?

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Srisailam Dam is located on which of the following rivers?

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

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In which state is the man-made reservoir Gobind Sagar, situated in Bilaspur, located?

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Which of the following is not correctly matched?

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On which of the following rivers would you find the Massanjore Dam?

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In which state of India is Tawa dam located?

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Where is Paithan Hydroelectric Project located in India?

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Bhakra Nangal dam is built on which of the following river?

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India's oldest dam is:

 

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

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Which of the following is the highest dam in India?

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Identify the dam that is located in South India.

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

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Hirakud reservoir is built across which of the following river?

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In which state and along which river is the Jayakwadi dam located?

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Srisailam Dam is located on which of the following rivers?

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The foundation stone of Ken-Betwa Project was recently laid down by PM Modi. The project is aimed at transferring excess water from the Ken river in _______ to Betwa River.

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The Salal Project, also called the Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is on which river?

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Match the following Rivers and Dams:

Rivers Dams
A.Narmada 1.Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
B.Krishna 2.Bhakra Nangal Dam
C.Bhagirathi  3.Tehri dam
D.Sutlej 4.Sardar Sarovar Dam
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On which river in India is the Nizam Sagar Dam built?

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

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Hirakud reservoir is built across which of the following river?

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Which of the following dams was NOT funded during the First Five-Year Plan for development of irrigation facility?

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The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built on which of the following river?

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India's oldest dam is:

 

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Match the following Rivers and Dams:

Rivers Dams
A.Narmada 1.Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
B.Krishna 2.Bhakra Nangal Dam
C.Bhagirathi  3.Tehri dam
D.Sutlej 4.Sardar Sarovar Dam

 

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In which among the following states is Panchet Dam located?

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In which among the following states is Dhudhawa Dam located?

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

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