Which river is the Sardar Sarovar Dam built on?

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.