Which river valley is most associated with the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solution: The correct answer is Damodar.
Explanation:
☛ The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) operates primarily in the Damodar River basin across the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal.
☛ Established on 7 July 1948, DVC was the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India.
☛ It was established by an Act of the Constituent Assembly of India and was modeled directly on the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) of the USA.
☛ The primary objectives of this project were flood control, irrigation, power generation (hydro and thermal), and navigation in the valley area.
Extra Exam-Relevant Facts:
☛ Due to recurrent devastating floods, the Damodar River was historically known as the "Sorrow of Bengal".
☛ The Damodar River originates in the Chota Nagpur Plateau (Jharkhand) and joins the Hooghly River as its tributary.
☛ Major dams constructed under the DVC project include Tilaiya Dam, Konar Dam, Maithon Dam, and Panchet Dam.
☛ Mahanadi: The Hirakud Dam in Odisha, which is the longest earthen dam in India, is built across the Mahanadi River.
☛ Ganga: The Farakka Barrage was constructed in West Bengal across the Ganga River to divert water into the Bhagirathi-Hooghly system.
Important One-Liners for Upcoming Exams:
☛ On which American project was the Damodar Valley Corporation modeled? → Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
☛ In which year was the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) established? → 1948
☛ On which tributary of the Damodar is the Maithon Dam located? → Barakar River
☛ Where is the headquarters of the Damodar Valley Corporation located? → Kolkata, West Bengal
☛ Which river is known as the "Sorrow of Bengal"? → Damodar River