Indian Physical Geography : Drainage Systems

Q 46 / 49

UPSC CSE Prelims 1997

The Alamatti is on the river:

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

The Alamatti Dam is constructed on the Krishna River. It is located in Karnataka and is a key component of the Upper Krishna Irrigation Project. This multi-purpose project aims to provide hydropower generation, irrigation facilities, and drinking water supply to the region. The dam also holds significance in the context of inter-state river water sharing arrangements and disputes among Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana concerning the Krishna River basin.

Incorrect Options

The Alamatti Dam is not situated on these rivers.

  • (a) Godavari: Major dams on the Godavari River include the Polavaram Project and the Jayakwadi Dam.
  • (b) Kaveri: The Mettur Dam is a significant project on the Kaveri River.
  • (d) Mahanadi: The Hirakud Dam, one of the longest dams in the world, is built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha.
SOURCENCERT Class 11 Geography Chapter 3: Drainage System