With reference to the various multipurpose projects in India, which one among the following statements is not correct ?
Machkund project is a joint venture of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
Parambikulam Aliyar project is a joint venture of Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Mayurakshi project is a joint venture of Odisha and West Bengal
Chambal Valley project is a joint venture of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
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UPSC CAPF – 2014
A) Machkund project: This is a hydroelectric project on the Machkund River, a tributary of the Godavari. It is a joint venture between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha (formerly Orissa). This statement is correct.
B) Parambikulam Aliyar project: This is a complex multipurpose project involving inter-basin transfer of water from rivers in the Parambikulam and Aliyar basins (in Kerala and Tamil Nadu respectively) to serve irrigation and power needs in Tamil Nadu. It is a joint venture between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. This statement is correct.
C) Mayurakshi project: This project is based on the Mayurakshi River, which flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal. The Massanjore Dam (also known as Canada Dam) on this river is located in Jharkhand, but built for the benefit of West Bengal. The benefits of the project primarily accrue to West Bengal (irrigation and power). Odisha is not a beneficiary or partner in this project. This statement is incorrect.
D) Chambal Valley project: This is a series of dams on the Chambal River. Key dams include Gandhi Sagar Dam (Madhya Pradesh), Rana Pratap Sagar Dam, Jawahar Sagar Dam, and Kota Barrage (all in Rajasthan). It is a joint venture benefiting Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. This statement is correct.