Vidyalelo
Geography GK · Q41

Transportation System Of India

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 41

Q41

The oldest river valley project in India is

A.
Hirakund
B.
Damodar
Answer
C.
Chambal
D.
Kosi

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Once known as 'Sorrow of West Bengal' because of its devastating floods, the Damodar river was curtailed (tamed) by building of Multi Purpose River Valley Project,a series of dams and canals. Idea was taken from Tennesses River Valley Project, U.S.A.