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WBCS Preliminary Examination 2017 — General Studies · Question 77 of 200

Q77
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Rivers, Lakes, Dams & Water Resources
The Mullaperiyar Dam is a cause of discontent between
  1. a.Maharashtra and Gujarat
  2. b.Tamil Nadu and Kerala
  3. c.Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
  4. d.Gujarat and Rajasthan

Answer: (B) Tamil Nadu and Kerala

The Mullaperiyar Dam, located in Kerala but operated by Tamil Nadu under a colonial-era lease agreement, has long been a source of dispute between the two states over safety and water-sharing.