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Mettur dam is built on…………..river

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Mahanadi
  2. Godavari
  3. Krishna
  4. Cauvery

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Cauvery

Explanation: The Mettur Dam is built across the Cauvery River in Salem district, Tamil Nadu. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The dam was completed in 1934 and is one of India’s oldest and largest dams. ▪️ Its reservoir is called the Stanley Reservoir, named after Sir George Stanley, the then Governor of Madras. ▪️ It supplies water for irrigation, drinking, and industrial use. ▪️ The Mettur hydroelectric plant produces 240 MW of power. ▪️ It irrigates the Cauvery Delta region in Thanjavur and Trichy. ▪️ The dam’s catchment area extends into Karnataka’s Kodagu region. ▪️ It plays a vital role in Tamil Nadu’s agriculture, especially for paddy cultivation. ▪️ The Cauvery River dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu revolves around water sharing from this dam.