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On which river is the Tehri Dam, the highest dam in India, constructed?

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

Answer options

  1. Sutlej
  2. Bhagirathi
  3. Beas
  4. Chenab

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bhagirathi

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Bhagirathi šŸ“š Explanation: The Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand. It is one of the highest dams in the world and provides hydroelectric power and irrigation to northern India. The project faced significant opposition from environmentalists due to its location in a high-seismic zone.