Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

The Krishna Raja Sagar Dam, located in Karnataka, is built on which one of the following rivers?

Options:

Krishna

Kaveri

Godavari

Tungabhadra

Correct Answer:

Kaveri

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Kaveri

The Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam is located near Mysuru in Karnataka and is built across the river Kaveri (also spelled Cauvery). It was constructed in 1932 during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV (hence the name) and is a major source of irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power for the region.