WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which one of the following dam is not meant for irrigation?

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

Answer options

  1. Bhavani Sagar
  2. Sivasamudram
  3. Krishnaraja Sagar
  4. Bhakra Nangal

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sivasamudram

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B. Sivasamudram šŸ“š Explanation: The Sivasamudram Dam, located on the Cauvery river in Karnataka, was primarily built for the generation of hydroelectric power. In 1902, it became one of the first major hydroelectric power stations in Asia. While other dams like Bhakra Nangal or Krishnaraja Sagar are multipurpose projects that include irrigation, Sivasamudram is historically significant for power production. It supplied electricity to the Kolar Gold Fields.