Dams and projects

  1. Dams are constructed to store water for irrigation, hydropower generation, flood control, and water supply.
  2. India is home to several significant multi-purpose river valley projects.
  3. The Bhakra Nangal Dam, built on the Sutlej River, is one of the largest in India and supports irrigation and power generation.
  4. The Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River in Odisha is the longest dam in India.
  5. The Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River provides water for irrigation, drinking, and power to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
  6. The Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand is one of the tallest dams in the world.
  7. The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam on the Krishna River is a key project for irrigation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
  8. The Tungabhadra Dam on the Tungabhadra River is a joint project between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  9. The Kosi Project aims to manage floods in Bihar and Nepal through the construction of embankments and barrages.
  10. The Rihand Dam on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son, supports irrigation and power generation in Uttar Pradesh.
  11. The Bhima Project in Maharashtra harnesses the Bhima River for irrigation and water supply.
  12. The Indira Gandhi Canal in Rajasthan is fed by the Sutlej and Beas Rivers and provides irrigation in arid regions.
  13. The Damodar Valley Project, modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority, manages water resources in Jharkhand and West Bengal.
  14. The Farakka Barrage on the Ganga River diverts water to the Hooghly River for navigation and flood control.
  15. The Sardar Sarovar Project has been controversial due to displacement and environmental concerns.
  16. The Koyna Dam in Maharashtra is a major hydropower project on the Koyna River.
  17. The Almatti Dam on the Krishna River in Karnataka is vital for irrigation and hydropower.
  18. The Periyar Project in Kerala diverts water from the Periyar River to the Vaigai Basin in Tamil Nadu.
  19. The Bhakra Dam reservoir is called the Gobind Sagar Lake.
  20. The Rajasthan Canal Project, also known as the Indira Gandhi Canal, addresses water scarcity in Rajasthan.
  21. The Narmada River Projects include several dams such as Indira Sagar and Omkareshwar.
  22. The Krishna River Basin includes the Almatti, Nagarjuna Sagar, and Srisailam Dams.
  23. The Ranganadi Project in Arunachal Pradesh is a hydropower initiative on the Ranganadi River.
  24. The Matatila Dam on the Betwa River is located in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
  25. The Ukai Dam, also known as the Vallabh Sagar, is on the Tapi River in Gujarat.
  26. The Chamera Dam in Himachal Pradesh is part of the Ravi River Basin projects.
  27. The Bhima Ujani Dam in Maharashtra is a significant irrigation project on the Bhima River.
  28. The Koel-Karo Project in Jharkhand aims at hydropower generation.
  29. The Pulichintala Dam on the Krishna River is vital for flood control and irrigation.
  30. The Ranjit Sagar Dam, also known as the Thein Dam, is on the Ravi River in Punjab.
  31. The Maithon Dam in Jharkhand is a multipurpose project on the Barakar River.
  32. The Hirakud Dam helps control floods and irrigates over 7.5 lakh hectares of land.
  33. The Srisailam Dam is a key hydroelectric project in Andhra Pradesh on the Krishna River.
  34. The Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River has been a point of contention between India and Pakistan.
  35. The Gandak Project benefits Nepal and Bihar by providing irrigation and flood control.
  36. The Mayurakshi Project in West Bengal aims to provide irrigation to dry areas.
  37. The Sharavathi Project in Karnataka focuses on hydropower generation.
  38. The Beas Project includes the Pong and Pandoh dams, which regulate water supply for irrigation.
  39. The Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal aims to connect the Sutlej and Yamuna Rivers for water distribution.
  40. The Bansagar Dam on the Son River is a joint venture by Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.
  41. The Godavari River Basin hosts projects like the Polavaram and Pranahita-Chevella.
  42. The Tapi River Basin includes the Ukai and Hatnur Dams.
  43. The Pench Project in Maharashtra is an inter-state project for irrigation and drinking water.
  44. The Bhadra Dam on the Bhadra River in Karnataka supports irrigation and fisheries.
  45. The Tungabhadra Dam also provides drinking water to towns in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
  46. The Indira Sagar Project on the Narmada River is India's largest reservoir in terms of storage capacity.
  47. Dams and projects in India are vital for achieving water security, ensuring food security, and mitigating climate change impacts.
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Rivers and Water Resources
Indian Geography
Geography
On which river is the Bhakra Nangal Dam built?
The Hirakud Dam is located on which river?
The Tehri Dam is constructed on which river?
The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built on which river?
Which is the longest dam in India?
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on which river?
On which river is the Rihand Dam built?
The Indira Sagar Dam is located in which state?
The Bhavanisagar Dam is constructed on which river?
On which river is the Tungabhadra Dam constructed?
Which dam is associated with the Chambal Valley Project?
The Mettur Dam is located on which river?
The Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is built on which river?
The Ukai Dam is built on which river?
The Bhakra Dam is located in which state?
The Idukki Dam is located in which state?
On which river is the Periyar Dam built?
The Salal Dam is located on which river?
The Baglihar Dam is built on which river?
Which river is associated with the Dhauliganga Dam?
The Ranganadi Dam is located on which river?
On which river is the Koyna Dam constructed?
The Nizam Sagar Dam is built on which river?
The Almatti Dam is located on which river?
The Somasila Dam is built on which river?
The Doyang Dam is located in which state?
On which river is the Bhadra Dam constructed?
The Pong Dam, also known as the Maharana Pratap Sagar, is built on which river?
The Tawa Dam is located in which state?
Which dam is part of the multi-purpose Damodar Valley Project?
The Krishnarajasagara Dam is built on which river?
The Upper Tapi Dam is located in which state?
On which river is the Mullaperiyar Dam built?
The Sardar Sarovar Dam benefits which states?
The Gandhisagar Dam is part of which river system?
The Lower Bhavani Dam is located in which state?
The Ranjit Sagar Dam is built on which river?
The Hirakud Dam is situated near which city?
The Nagarjuna Sagar Project benefits which states?