Which of the following dams constructed on Chambal river are located in Rajasthan?
(A) Kota Barrage (B) Gandhi Sagar Dam (C) Jawahar Sagar Dam (D) Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
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Correct option is D

Ans. (d)
The dams located in Rajasthan on the Chambal River are:
· Kota Barrage
· Jawahar Sagar Dam
· Rana Pratap Sagar Dam
The Gandhi Sagar Dam, while also on the Chambal River, is located in Madhya Pradesh and not in Rajasthan.
Information Booster
1. Kota Barrage: Located in Kota, Rajasthan, it supports irrigation in the Hadoti region.
2. Jawahar Sagar Dam: Situated near Kota, it generates hydroelectricity.
3. Rana Pratap Sagar Dam: Located near Rawatbhata, Rajasthan, it is significant for hydropower and irrigation.
4. Gandhi Sagar Dam: Situated in Madhya Pradesh, it is part of the Chambal Valley Development Project.
5. The Chambal River flows through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
6. These dams are part of the Chambal Valley Project, a joint venture between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
7. The project focuses on irrigation, power generation, and flood control.
Additional Knowledge
· Gandhi Sagar Dam: Located in Madhya Pradesh, it was the first dam built on the Chambal River.
· Kota Barrage: Serves irrigation needs in eastern Rajasthan.
· Rana Pratap Sagar Dam: Named after the Rajput ruler Maharana Pratap.
· Jawahar Sagar Dam: Located upstream of the Kota Barrage.