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SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 44

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q44

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The Metturdam is built on which river and is in which state?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Kaveri river, Tamilnadu.

  • The Mutturdam is one of the largest dams in India situated in the state of Tamil Nadu across the Kaveri river. 
  • The dam was built in 1934 and took nearly 9 years to complete. It provides irrigation and drinking water facilities to more than 12 districts of Tamil Nadu and hence, is revered as the life and livelihood-giving asset of Tamil Nadu.