Correct option is D
Correct Answer: (d) Narmada
Explanation:
- The Sardar Sarovar Dam is constructed on the Narmada River.
- It is one of the largest and most important multipurpose river valley projects in India.
- The dam provides irrigation, drinking water, and hydroelectric power to several states.
Information Booster:
- Narmada originates from Amarkantak (Madhya Pradesh).
- The Sardar Sarovar Project benefits Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
- It is part of the larger Narmada Valley Development Project.
- Narmada flows westward and drains into the Arabian Sea.
- The dam helps irrigate large areas of Kutch and Saurashtra.
Additional Knowledge:
- Tapi: Hosts Ukai Dam, not Sardar Sarovar.
- Mahanadi: Has Hirakud Dam.
- Krishna: Has Nagarjuna Sagar Dam and Srisailam Dam.