The 'Bhakra Nangal Project' was started in 1948, and dedicated to the nation by? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Bhakra Nangal Project' was started in 1948, and dedicated to the nation by?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Rajendra Prasad
C. Sardar Patel
D. Indira Gandhi
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Jawaharlal Nehru dedicated the Bhakra Nangal dam to the nation in 1963, calling it the 'Temple of Modern India'.

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