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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 49

SSC GD Constable (English) - 25th November 2021 Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q49

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The ______ dam is built across the Subarnarekha river.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Chandil.

  • Chandil Dam is located at Chandil, a subdivision of Saraikela-Kharswan district of Jharkhand
  • Chandil Dam is a major dam of Subernarekha Multipurpose project. It has been constructed across the river Subernarekha. 
  • As per tradition, gold was mined near the origin of the river at a village named piska near Ranchi. This is why it was named Subarnarekha, meaning "streak of gold".