Which of the following dams is a part of the Damodar Valley Corporation?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 I.e. Maithon.
Maithon Dam is part of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), which is a multipurpose river valley project in India, modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority in the USA. It is located on the Barakar River, a tributary of the Damodar River, in Jharkhand.
other options:
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Salal Dam – Located in Jammu and Kashmir on the Chenab River.
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Koyna Dam – Located in Maharashtra on the Koyna River.
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Rihand Dam – Located in Uttar Pradesh on the Rihand River (a tributary of the Son River).