Multi-Purpose River Valley Project Archives

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

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

[amp_mcq option1=”Buddhist archaeological sites” option2=”Underground cave systems” option3=”Pre-historic cave paintings” option4=”Water reservoirs” correct=”option4″]

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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022

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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.

12. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

Code :

[amp_mcq option1=”A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4″ option2=”A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4″ option3=”A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2″ option4=”A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2″ correct=”option4″]

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2018

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The correct answer is D.

The matching of dams to their respective states is as follows:
A. Cheruthoni Dam is located in Kerala (part of the Idukki Hydroelectric Project).
B. Indira Sagar Dam is located in Madhya Pradesh (on the Narmada River).
C. Krishnarajasagar Dam is located in Karnataka (on the Kaveri River).
D. Mettur Dam is located in Tamil Nadu (on the Kaveri River).
Thus, the correct match is A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2.

These dams are significant multi-purpose river valley projects in India, serving purposes like irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and water supply.

13. Which one of the following tributaries of river Indus feeds the canal

Which one of the following tributaries of river Indus feeds the canal system of the Bhakra Nangal Project ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Chenab” option2=”Satluj” option3=”Ravi” option4=”Jhelum” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2021

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The Bhakra Nangal Project is built on the Satluj (Sutlej) river, and its canal system is fed by this river.

The Bhakra Dam, which is part of the project, is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.

The Satluj is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab. It is a major tributary of the Indus River system. The Bhakra Nangal project is one of the earliest and largest multipurpose river valley development projects in India, providing irrigation and hydroelectric power. The other rivers listed (Chenab, Ravi, Jhelum) are also tributaries of the Indus but are associated with different projects and areas within the Indus basin.

14. Damanganga Reservoir Project with about 115 km of minor canals and dis

Damanganga Reservoir Project with about 115 km of minor canals and distributaries is located in

[amp_mcq option1=”NCT” option2=”Dadra and Nagar Haveli” option3=”Puducherry” option4=”Goa” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2019

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The correct answer is B) Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

The Damanganga Reservoir Project, also known as the Madhuban Dam, is located on the Damanganga river near the border of Gujarat and Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Its command area and canal network significantly serve Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

The Damanganga river originates in the Sahyadri ranges and flows through Maharashtra, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The reservoir provides irrigation water and drinking water to the region, including Dadra and Nagar Haveli.