Indian Geography PYQ – Dams, Hydropower Plants and Programmes

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Indian Geography PYQ – Dams, Hydropower Plants and Programmes – 18 questions, subject: Geography. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
ADGS 2021
Match the following (Name of the power plant – State) :
(a) Balimela – 1. Maharashtra
(b) Girna – 2. Odisha
(c) Akrimota – 3. Assam
(d) Kopili – 4. Gujarat

Correct Answer: A [2 1 4 3]

Explanation:

Balimela is in Odisha, Girna in Maharashtra, Akrimota (lignite power plant) in Gujarat and Kopili in Assam, giving the order 2 1 4 3.

2.  
CBT 2022
Kodiveri Dam is constructed across

Correct Answer: B [Bhavani River]

Explanation:

Kodiveri Dam is built across the Bhavani River near Gobichettipalayam in Erode district, Tamil Nadu.

3.  
CSSS 2023
Which is the longest dam in the World?

Correct Answer: B [Hirakud Dam]

Explanation:

Hirakud Dam across the Mahanadi near Sambalpur, Odisha (about 25.8 km with embankments) is cited in textbooks as one of the longest dams in the world.

4.  
Group 3A 2023
The River Boards Act was passed in the year

Correct Answer: A [1956]

Explanation:

The River Boards Act, passed in 1956, provides for river boards to regulate and develop inter-state rivers.

5.  
Road Inspector 2023
Which states are benefited from Tungabhadra Project?

Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka]

Explanation:

The Tungabhadra Project, on a tributary of the Krishna near Hospet, is a joint project that benefits Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

6.  
Road Inspector 2023
The British era bridge which collapsed in Morbi district is situated in which State?

Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]

Explanation:

The British-era suspension bridge over the Machchhu river at Morbi in Gujarat collapsed on 30 October 2022.

7.  
CESGS 2023
Which state is not the beneficiary of Sardar Sarovar Project?

Correct Answer: C [Punjab]

Explanation:

Sardar Sarovar on the Narmada benefits Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan; Punjab is not a beneficiary.

8.  
CESGS 2023
Sardar Sarovar project is built across ______ river.

Correct Answer: B [Narmada]

Explanation:

Sardar Sarovar Dam is built across the Narmada River near Kevadia in Gujarat.

9.  
Group 1C (DEO) 2023
Match the following (Dams – State) :
(a) Obra Dam – 1. Maharashtra
(b) Tawa Dam – 2. Uttar Pradesh
(c) Hirakud Dam – 3. Madhya Pradesh
(d) Kadakwasla – 4. Orissa

Correct Answer: B [2 3 4 1]

Explanation:

Obra Dam is in Uttar Pradesh, Tawa in Madhya Pradesh, Hirakud in Odisha and Kadakwasla in Maharashtra, giving 2 3 4 1.

10.  
Group 1C (DEO) 2023
'Jal Jeevan Mission' was announced by the Prime Minister of India on

Correct Answer: C [15th August 2019]

Explanation:

Jal Jeevan Mission, aiming at tap water connections for every rural household, was announced by the Prime Minister on 15 August 2019.

11.  
Asst. Training Officer (Textile) 2023
Match the following (Lake – State) :
(a) Sambar Lake – 1. Odisha
(b) Pulicat Lake – 2. Kerala
(c) Chilka Lake – 3. Rajasthan
(d) Vembanad Lake – 4. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: B [3 4 1 2]

Explanation:

Sambar Lake is in Rajasthan, Pulicat on the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border, Chilka in Odisha and Vembanad in Kerala: 3 4 1 2.

12.  
Asst. Training Officer (Textile) 2023
Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan get benefited by ______ project.

Correct Answer: A [Chambal Valley project]

Explanation:

The Chambal Valley Project is a joint project of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan with Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar dams and the Kota barrage.

13.  
Research Asst. (Animal Husbandry) 2023
Which is the highest straight gravity dam in India?

Correct Answer: A [Bhakra dam]

Explanation:

Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej (about 226 m) is India's highest straight gravity dam; Tehri is taller but is a rock and earth-fill dam.

14.  
Mass Interviewer 2023
Jal Shakti Abhiyan was launched with the objectives :
(i) to capture rain water
(ii) to enhance the quality of school education
(iii) to extend the creamy norms to economic backwardness
(iv) for building recharge wells
(v) to include the excluded
(vi) to increase the enrollment ratio

Correct Answer: B [(i), (iv) correct]

Explanation:

Jal Shakti Abhiyan (2019) promotes water conservation through rain water harvesting and building recharge structures such as recharge wells.

15.  
Hostel Supdt. cum PT 2024
In which plain the Sambhar Salt lake is located?

Correct Answer: D [Rajasthan Plain]

Explanation:

Sambhar Salt Lake, India's largest inland salt lake, lies in the Rajasthan Plain near Jaipur.

16.  
Hostel Supdt. cum PT 2024
The year in which "The Dam Safety Bill" was passed in the Rajya Sabha?

Correct Answer: D [2021]

Explanation:

The Dam Safety Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha in 2019, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 2 December 2021.

17.  
CTS (ITI Posts) 2024
Which of the following is incorrectly paired? (Name of projects – River)
(1) Chambal Valley Project – Chambal
(2) Nagarjuna Sagar Project – Kosi
(3) Sardar Sarovar project – Narmada
(4) Indira Gandhi Canal Project – Mahanadi

Correct Answer: D [(2) and (4)]

Explanation:

Nagarjuna Sagar is on the Krishna, not the Kosi, and the Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike barrage on the Sutlej-Beas, not the Mahanadi.

18.  
Group 1 & 1A 2025
Match the following (Water conservation programmes and States) :
(a) Andhra Pradesh – 1. Jal Jeevan Hariyali
(b) Bihar – 2. Neeru – Chettu
(c) Gujarat – 3. Jal Hi Jeevan Hai
(d) Haryana – 4. Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan

Correct Answer: A [2 1 4 3]

Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh - Neeru-Chettu, Bihar - Jal Jeevan Hariyali, Gujarat - Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan, Haryana - Jal Hi Jeevan Hai: 2 1 4 3.

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