Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Indian Geography

Question:

The Sardar Sarovar Dam Project is located on which of the following River of India?

Options:

Periyar

Cauvery

Narmada

Tapi

Correct Answer:

Narmada

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Narmada

The Sardar Sarovar Dam is located on the Narmada River in the state of Gujarat.

Key Facts about the Project

  • Location: It is situated in Kevadia, Narmada district, Gujarat. The famous Statue of Unity (the world's tallest statue) is located right next to this dam.
  • Type: It is a concrete gravity dam and is the largest structure of the Narmada Valley Project.
  • Beneficiary States: The project provides electricity and water to four Indian states: Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
  • Significance: It is one of the largest dams in the world and plays a crucial role in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation for Western India.