What is common to the places called ‘Aliyar, Idukki, Mettur,

What is common to the places called ‘Aliyar, Idukki, Mettur, Parambikulam’?

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This question was previously asked in
UPSC Geoscientist – 2022
The correct answer is (D) Water reservoirs.
Aliyar, Idukki, Mettur, and Parambikulam are all names of major dams and associated water reservoirs located in the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala in South India.
Aliyar Dam (Tamil Nadu), Idukki Dam and Reservoir (Kerala), Mettur Dam (Tamil Nadu), and the Parambikulam Dam/Project (spanning Tamil Nadu and Kerala) are all crucial components of regional irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and water supply systems.