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General Knowledge · Q71

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 71

Q71

The controversial dam across the river Narmada?

A.
Sardar Sarovar
Answer
B.
Hirakud
C.
Bhakranangal
D.
Sutlej.

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam on the Narmada river near Navagam, Gujarat in India. Four Indian states, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharastra and Rajasthan, receive water and electricity supplied from the dam. The foundation stone of the project was laid out by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on 5 April 1961.