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Which one of the following dams 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: The Sivasamudram Dam is not meant for irrigation; it was built mainly for hydroelectric power generation. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ The dam is located on the Cauvery River in Mandya district, Karnataka. ▪️ It houses one of the first hydroelectric power stations in Asia, established in 1902. ▪️ Power generated here was initially used for Kolar Gold Fields. ▪️ The dam is surrounded by the Sivasamudram waterfalls — Gaganachukki and Bharachukki. ▪️ The project was developed under the Mysore Government. ▪️ It continues to supply electricity and drinking water to nearby regions. ▪️ Other dams like Bhakra Nangal and Krishnaraja Sagar serve irrigation purposes. ▪️ The location is also a famous tourist and hydrological site in South India.