Q164
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Rivers, Lakes, Dams & Water Resources
In which of the following rivers the Sardar Sarovar hydro-electrical project is located?
- a.The Sutlej
- b.The Bhagirathi
- c.The Narmada
- d.The Rihand
Answer: (C) The Narmada
The Sardar Sarovar dam is on the Narmada at Kevadia in Gujarat, the largest project of the Narmada Valley scheme, shared by Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan; the Statue of Unity stands near it. The Narmada Bachao Andolan, led by Medha Patkar, opposed the displacement it caused. The Bhakra Nangal project is on the Sutlej, and the Tehri dam is on the Bhagirathi. The Rihand dam in Uttar Pradesh forms the Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar.