The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a major multipurpose project built on which river?

Krishna
Tungabhadra
Godavari
Musi

The correct answer is: C) Godavari

The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a major multipurpose project built across the Godavari River, on the border between the Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It is the second largest dam in India, after the Bhakra Dam. The dam was built for the purposes of irrigation, flood control, power generation, and navigation. It has a storage capacity of 830 tmcft and a power generation capacity of 800 MW.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • The Krishna River is a river in India that flows through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. It is the second longest river in India, after the Ganges.
  • The Tungabhadra River is a river in India that flows through the states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is a tributary of the Krishna River.
  • The Musi River is a river in India that flows through the city of Hyderabad. It is a tributary of the Krishna River.