Bhakra-Nangal project is constructed on the river

Bhakra-Nangal project is constructed on the river Correct Answer Sutlej

The correct answer is Sutlej.

Key Points

  • Bhakra dam is constructed on the Satluj river.
  • It is located in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab border near Nangal city.
  • The Bhakra Nangal dam serves as a multi-purpose project in terms of tourism and the agricultural spectrum.
  • It aims to provide ample water for irrigation to the adjoining states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan.

Important Points 

List of some important Dams and their river:

River Dams
Chenab
  • Salal Dam
  • Dulhasti Dam
  • Pakal Dul Dam
Narmada
  • Sardar Sarovar Dam
  • Indira Sagar Dam
  • Omkareshwar Dam
Krishna
  • Almatti Dam
  • Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
  • Dhom Dam

Related Questions

The water of the river Ganga has always been used for several purposes in India. It is used for domestic uses by the locals, for religious ceremonies by the whole country and for irrigation purposes by the farmers. This has resulted in the pollution of the river and the water of the river today is extremely dirty. It would take Government a huge amount of money to clean the river and yet the Government chose an action plan to clean the river rather than stopping people from using the river.   The statements above, if true, best support which of the following assertions?