The Hirakud Dam is built on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Hirakud Dam is built on:
A. Godavari River
B. Krishna River
C. Mahanadi River
D. Cauvery River
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
It is one of the longest earthen dams in the world on the Mahanadi.

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The 'Pulicat Lake' is a lagoon located between:
A. Kerala and Tamil Nadu
B. Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
C. Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
D. Karnataka and Kerala

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Pulicat Lake is the second-largest brackish water lagoon in India, situated on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

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Which of the following is the highest saltwater lake in the world, located in India?
A. Pangong Tso
B. Lonar Lake
C. Sambhar Lake
D. Chilika Lake

Correct Answer: Option A


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Pangong Tso, located in Ladakh, is the highest saltwater lake in the world. It is shared between India and China.[reference:83]

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The Wardha River is a tributary of:
A. Krishna
B. Mahanadi
C. Cauvery
D. Godavari

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
It joins the Wainganga to form the Pranhita.

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