​___________ dam on the river Congo has the capacity to produce up to 40,000 MW of electric power. ​

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Inga.

Explanation:

• The Inga Dam, located on the Congo River, has the potential to generate up to 40,000 MW of electric power, making it one of the largest hydroelectric power generation projects in the world.

Incorrect Options Explanations:

• Akosombo: Located on the Volta River in Ghana, with a capacity of 1,020 MW.
• Bloemhof: Located on the Vaal River in South Africa, with a capacity of 120 MW.
• Kouga: Located on the Kouga River in South Africa, with a much smaller capacity than Inga.

Information Booster:

• Inga Dam: Located on the Congo River, one of the largest river systems in Africa.
• Potential power generation: 40,000 MW, contributing to a major portion of Africa’s hydroelectric capacity.
• Inga 1 and Inga 2: The first two phases, built in 1972 and 1982, generate power, with plans for expansion under Inga 3.
• Location: Situated in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).