{"id":52389,"date":"2024-04-15T23:38:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=52389"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:38:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:38:39","slug":"the-controversial-dam-across-the-river-narmada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-controversial-dam-across-the-river-narmada\/","title":{"rendered":"The controversial dam across the river Narmada?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Sardar Sarovar&#8221; option2=&#8221;Hirakud&#8221; option3=&#8221;Bhakranangal&#8221; option4=&#8221;Sutlej.&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is A. Sardar Sarovar Dam.<\/p>\n<p>The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. It is the largest dam in India and the second-largest dam in Asia. The dam was built to provide irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power to the people of Gujarat. 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