The 'Tehri Dam' is built on the confluence of which two rivers?
A. Bhagirathi and Alaknanda
B. Ganga and Yamuna
C. Alaknanda and Mandakini
D. Bhagirathi and Bhilangana
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Tehri Dam is situated in Uttarakhand at the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers. It is one of the highest rock-fill dams in the world.
Explanation:
The Canadian, Cimarron, and Neosho rivers are major tributaries of the Arkansas River. They are important rivers in the southwestern United States.
Explanation:
The Narmada River plunges down from a height to create the Dhuandhar Falls, also known as the 'Smoke Cascade', at Bhedaghat in Madhya Pradesh. The falls are named 'Dhuandhar' because the water creates a mist-like appearance, resembling smoke, as it hits the rocks.
Explanation:
Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is India's largest inland saltwater lake. It is a shallow, ephemeral wetland that receives water from several streams and is a major source of salt production.
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