Which of the following is a multipurpose river valley project?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Damodar Valley Project
Explanation: • DVC is India’s first multipurpose river valley project. • Provides irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectricity. • Covers Jharkhand and West Bengal. • Built on the model of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). • Helps in soil conservation and regional development.
Information Booster: • Major dams: Maithon, Panchet, Konar, Tilaiya.
Additional Knowledge: (a) Sharda Canal → Irrigation-only project. (b) Agra Canal → Built for irrigation. (c) Indira Gandhi Canal → Mainly irrigation for Rajasthan.