What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?

What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?

[amp_mcq option1=”Recently discovered uranium deposits” option2=”Tropical rain forests” option3=”Underground cave systems” option4=”Water reservoirs” correct=”option4″]

This question was previously asked in
UPSC IAS – 2019
The correct answer is D) Water reservoirs.
Aliyar, Isapur, and Kangsabati are all locations in India known for significant dams and associated water reservoirs.
– Aliyar Dam is in Tamil Nadu, creating the Aliyar Reservoir.
– Isapur Dam is in Maharashtra, forming the Isapur Reservoir on the Penganga river (also known as Yeldari Dam).
– Kangsabati Dam (or Mukutmanipur Dam) is in West Bengal, creating the Kangsabati Reservoir.
These locations are primarily recognized for their large water bodies created by dams, used for irrigation, water supply, and sometimes power generation. They are not commonly known for newly discovered uranium deposits, being part of tropical rainforests (as they span different climatic regions of India), or extensive underground cave systems. Thus, the commonality is that they are sites of water reservoirs.