dams September 10, 2024January 12, 2025 keyfairs Welcome to your dams 1. Which dam is known for being the longest earthen dam in India? None 2. The Idukki Dam, a double curvature arch dam, is built on which river? None 3. Which river does the Salal Dam in Jammu and Kashmir harness? None 4. Which is the oldest dam in India? None 5. Which dam, located in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, is crucial for providing power to the region? None 6. Tehri Dam, the tallest dam in India, is built on which river? None 7. Which dam is located on the Sharavati River in Karnataka? None 8. Which of the following dams is located on the Tapi River? None 9. Which states are involved in the Tungabhadra Dam water-sharing agreement? None 10. The Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT) was established to resolve water-sharing disputes among which states? None 11. Which dam in Rajasthan is known for being a major water source for the city of Jaipur? None 12. On which river is the Rihand Dam located? None 13. Which dam is located on the Sutlej River and is a joint venture between India and Bhutan? None 14. Which dam has the highest number of gates in India? Bakra Nangal Dam Nagarjuna Sagar Dam Bhakra Dam Hirakud Dam None 15. Where is the Bhakra Nangal Dam located? None 16. Which states were involved in the Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal (GWDT) for resolving water-sharing issues? None 17. Which dam in India is famous for being the highest gravity dam? None 18. Which is the shortest dam in India? Koyna Dam Idduki Dam Cheruthoni Dam Pombhurna Dam None 19. Which state is home to the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam? None 20. Which dam is associated with the Narmada Bachao Andolan? None 21. Where is Ranganadi Dam located? None 22. Which of the following is an inter-state dam shared by Tamil Nadu and Kerala? None 23. When was the Hirakud Dam established? None 24. What is the main purpose of the Indira Sagar Dam in Madhya Pradesh? None 25. The Ravi-Beas Agreement allocates water between which states? Punjab & Himachal Pradesh Punjab & Rajasthan Punjab & Haryana Punjab & Jammu Kashmir None 26. What is the primary purpose of the Banasura Sagar Dam in Kerala? None 27. The Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) Canal dispute is primarily between which two states? None 28. The Bhavanisagar Dam is located in which state? None 29. Which river is the Sardar Sarovar Dam built on? None 30. The Mettur Dam is constructed on which river? None 31. The Almatti Dam is constructed on which river? None 32. Which is the largest dam in the world by volume of concrete? None 33. Which dam is located on the Chambal River in Rajasthan? None 34. Which dam is located in the Sunderbans region of West Bengal? None 35. The Tungabhadra Dam is situated in which state? None 36. Which of these dams is situated in Maharashtra? None 37. Which dam is shared between the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu? None 38. Which dam is located in the state of Chhattisgarh? None Time's up
