Correct option is D
The correct answer is:(D) Godavari
The Polavaram Project is a multi-purpose irrigation and hydroelectric project located on the Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
The project is designed to provide irrigation to the dry regions of the Krishna, Godavari, and other river basins and also generate hydroelectric power.
It is being built to address the water requirements of several districts in Andhra Pradesh, especially in the Rayalaseema region.
Location: In the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh
Purpose: Irrigation, flood control, drinking water supply, and power generation.
Key Features: The dam will have a height of 45.72 meters and a spillway capacity of 50,000 cusecs.
Expected Benefits: It will provide irrigation for 2.91 million acres of agricultural land and hydroelectric power of 960 MW.
Controversy: The project has been the subject of disputes over displacement, environmental concerns, and inter-state water sharing.
(a) Narmada: The Narmada River, which flows through Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat, is home to the Narmada Valley Project, but not the Polavaram Project.
(b) Krishna: The Krishna River is involved in various irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh, such as the Nagarjuna Sagar Project, but not Polavaram.
(c) Kaveri: The Kaveri River flows in the southern part of India, especially through Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and is the source of the Kaveri River Basin Project, not Polavaram.
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