The 'Bhakra Nangal Dam' is built on which river? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Bhakra Nangal Dam' is built on which river?

A. Ravi

B. Sutlej

C. Beas

D. Chenab

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Bhakra Nangal Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh.

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