Which of the following is NOT a correctly matched pair? (Dam/Lake : River) MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is NOT a correctly matched pair? (Dam/Lake : River)
A. Gobind Sagar : Sutlej
B. Rihand Dam : Son
C. Nagarjuna Sagar : Krishna
D. Hirakud : Mahanadi
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Rihand Dam is built on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son River. The Son is a tributary of the Ganges. The other pairs are correctly matched.[reference:90]

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