Question
Which project is built for hydel power production and irrigation in the Sutlej river basin?
The correct answer is
Bhakra Nangal project
Sutlej River Project for Hydel Power & Irrigation
The question asks to identify the project built for both hydel power production and irrigation purposes located in the Sutlej river basin.
The Bhakra Nangal project is a significant multi-purpose river valley project. It involves two dams: the Bhakra Dam and the Nangal Dam, constructed across the Sutlej River in the northern part of India.
- Purpose: The primary goals of the Bhakra Nangal project are to generate hydroelectric power (hydel power) and provide water for irrigation to the surrounding agricultural areas.
- Location: It is situated on the Sutlej River, fulfilling the basin requirement mentioned in the question.
The other options are associated with different rivers or primary functions:
- Nagarjuna project is on the Krishna River.
- Hirakud project is on the Mahanadi River.
- Sardar Sarovar project is on the Narmada River.
Therefore, the Bhakra Nangal project is the correct answer as it meets all the criteria: hydel power production, irrigation, and location in the Sutlej river basin.
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Important Questions from Major Dams in India
Which of the following dams is a part of the Damodar Valley Corporation?
- Consider the following statements with reference to location of Major Ports in India :
1. Deendayal Port is situated at the head of Gulf of Khambhat.
2. Cochin Port is situated at the head of Vembanad Kayal.
3. Mormugao Port is situated at the entrance of the Zuari estuary.
4. Paradip Port is situated in the Godavari delta.
Which of the statements given above are correct? - Which of the statements about the dams on the Chenab river is/are correct?
1. Salal dam, Aalal dam and Baglihar dams are on the Chenab river.
2. Baglihar dam has a greater height than Salal dam.
3. Salal dam is operated by Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation and Baglihar dam is operated by NHPC Limited.
Select the answer using the code given below : - Which of the following is a multipurpose river valley project?
- The Pochampad Dam is also known as _________.
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