Which is the largest artificial lake in India? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which is the largest artificial lake in India?

A. Pong Dam

B. Indira Sagar

C. Nagarjuna Sagar

D. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar

Answer: Option D

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Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar (Rihand Dam reservoir) is the largest artificial lake in India by volume.

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Which of the following is a rift valley river in India?

A. Krishna

B. Godavari

C. Mahanadi

D. Tapi

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Tapi (or Tapti) River flows through a rift valley, similar to the Narmada. These rivers are west-flowing and drain into the Arabian Sea.[reference:87]

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Question #2

Which of the following dams is located on the Krishna River?

A. Bhakra Dam

B. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

C. Rihand Dam

D. Hirakud Dam

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a major dam built on the Krishna River in Telangana. It is one of the largest masonry dams in the world.[reference:91]

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The Bansagar Dam is a joint project of:

A. Gujarat and Maharashtra

B. Karnataka and Andhra

C. Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

D. Odisha and Chhattisgarh

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It is on the Son River.

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