The Sardar Sarovar Dam is associated with
- ATapi River
- BNarmada RiverCorrect
- CBoth (A) and (B)
- DNone of the above
Solution
Concept
River associated with Sardar Sarovar Dam
Formula
NONE
Step-by-step solution
1. The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a concrete gravity dam built across the Narmada River in Gujarat. 2. It provides water and power supply to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. 3. Therefore, the dam is associated with Narmada River. Answer: B
Explanation
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a major concrete gravity dam constructed on the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. It forms a key part of the Narmada Valley Development project providing irrigation water and hydroelectric power. Therefore, it is directly associated with the Narmada River.
Why the other options are wrong
A) Ukai Dam is associated with the Tapi River, not Sardar Sarovar Dam. C) Sardar Sarovar Dam is constructed exclusively across the Narmada River. D) Option B is the correct answer.
Shortcut
Sardar Sarovar Dam is built on the Narmada River.
Common mistake
Confusing the Narmada River with the Tapi River due to both being major west-flowing rivers in Gujarat.
Correct answer: B) Narmada River