Match the following dams with the rivers they are built upon:

Dam	River
1. Jojawa Dam	A. Kabini River
2. Ravishankar Dam	B. Tapi River
3. Ukai Dam	C. Narmada River
4. Banasura Sagar Dam	D. Mahanadi River

The correct answer is: (c) 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A

Explanation:
• Jojawa Dam is built on the Narmada River.
• Ravishankar Dam, also known as Ravishankar Sagar Dam, is constructed across the Mahanadi River in Chhattisgarh.
• Ukai Dam is located on the Tapi River in Gujarat.
• Banasura Sagar Dam is built on a tributary of the Kabini River in Wayanad, Kerala.

Information Booster:
• Ukai Dam is the second largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar.
• Banasura Sagar Dam is India’s largest earthen dam.
• Ravishankar Sagar Reservoir supports irrigation, hydroelectricity, and drinking water supply in Chhattisgarh.
• Jojawa Dam plays a vital role in irrigation and water supply in Rajasthan.

Additional Information:
• Tapi River: Originates in Madhya Pradesh, flows through Maharashtra and Gujarat.
• Narmada River: Flows westward into the Arabian Sea; major projects include Sardar Sarovar and Bargi Dam.
• Mahanadi River: Major east-flowing river, forms the Hirakud Dam, one of the longest dams in the world.