India is home to some of the most significant and largest dams in the world, serving as vital resources for irrigation, hydroelectric power, and water supply. These architectural marvels are not only crucial to India's infrastructure but also hold immense historical and geographical importance.
In this quiz, you will test your knowledge of the dams of India—ranging from iconic structures like Bhakra Nangal and Tehri Dam to lesser-known yet equally important ones. Think you know them all? Take this quiz and find out how well you can identify the key dams across the country!
1. Which is the highest dam in India?
a) Bhakra Nangal Dam
b) Tehri Dam
c) Sardar Sarovar Dam
d) Hirakud Dam
Answer: b) Tehri Dam
2. Bhakra Nangal Dam is located on which river?
a) Ganga
b) Yamuna
c) Sutlej
d) Godavari
Answer: c) Sutlej
3. On which river is the Sardar Sarovar Dam built?
a) Krishna
b) Narmada
c) Tapi
d) Mahanadi
Answer: b) Narmada
4. Which of the following dams is located in Tamil Nadu?
a) Mettur Dam
b) Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
c) Hirakud Dam
d) Rihand Dam
Answer: a) Mettur Dam
5. Hirakud Dam, the longest dam in India, is built on which river?
a) Krishna
b) Narmada
c) Godavari
d) Mahanadi
Answer: d) Mahanadi
6. The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is located in which Indian state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Andhra Pradesh
7. Which is the largest earthen dam in India?
a) Tehri Dam
b) Bhakra Dam
c) Mettur Dam
d) Banasura Sagar Dam
Answer: d) Banasura Sagar Dam
8. In which state is the Koyna Dam located?
a) Maharashtra
b) Kerala
c) Gujarat
d) Karnataka
Answer: a) Maharashtra
9. Which dam is known as the "Lifeline of Gujarat"?
a) Mettur Dam
b) Ukai Dam
c) Sardar Sarovar Dam
d) Almatti Dam
Answer: c) Sardar Sarovar Dam
10. Tungabhadra Dam is built on the Tungabhadra River, a tributary of which major river?
a) Godavari
b) Krishna
c) Yamuna
d) Mahanadi
Answer: b) Krishna
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