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Tilaiya Dam is constructed on river?

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

Answer options

  1. Damodar
  2. Barakar
  3. Konar
  4. Bokaro

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Barakar

Explanation: The correct answer is B. Barakar. Tilaiya Dam is the first dam built by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) and is located in Koderma district of Jharkhand. It was constructed in 1953 on the Barakar River, a tributary of the Damodar River. The dam is used for flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.