On which river is the Gandhi Sagar Dam located?
| On which river is the Gandhi Sagar Dam located?
A. Narmada River
B. Chambal River
C. Cane River
D. None of these
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Right Answer is: B
SOLUTION
The correct answer is the Chambal River.
- Gandhi Sagar Dam is one of the Major Dams built on India's Chambal River.
- The Dam is located in the Mandsaur, Neemuch Districts of Madhya Pradesh.
- Chambal River is the chief tributary of the Yamuna River and rises in the Vindhya Range just South of Mhow, western Madhya Pradesh state.
- It is one of the cleanest perennial rivers of India.
Chambal River Summary:-
| Length | 965 Kms |
| Source | Janapav |
| Mouth | Yamuna River |
| Dams |
Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar, Kota Barrrage |
Narmada River:-
- It is the lifeline of Madhya Pradesh because of its huge contribution to Madhya Pradesh.
- It rises from Amarkantak Plateau in Anuppur District Madhya Pradesh.
- It is the fifth-largest river in our country.
- Major Dams:- Sardar Sarovar Dam, Indira Sagar Dam Maheshwar Dam, Bargi Dam, Maan Dam etc.
Cane River:-
- It is one of the major rivers of the Bundelkhand region of India and flows through two states Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- It rises from village Ahirgawan in Jabalpur District of Madhya Pradesh.
