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Q. Rihand Dam Project provides irrigation to

  • (A) Gujarat and Maharashtra
  • (B) Orissa and West Bengal
  • (C) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
  • (D) Kerala and Karnataka
  • Correct Answer - Option(C)
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Explanation by: Admin
The Rihand Dam is built on the Rihand River, a tributary of the Son River, in Uttar Pradesh.

It is India’s largest reservoir and is located in the Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh.

The dam provides irrigation and hydroelectric power to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.


Other Options Explained:

(A) Gujarat and Maharashtra – Do not receive irrigation from Rihand Dam.

(B) Odisha and West Bengal – Mainly rely on other dams like Hirakud Dam.

(D) Kerala and Karnataka – Are not connected to the Rihand River system.


Thus, the correct answer is (C) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

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