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Question

Tehri Dam is being constructed in Uttaranchal Pradesh on the river:

  1. Bhagirathi
  2. Ramganga
  3. Alaknanda
  4. Bhilangana

Answer:

Option A: Bhagirathi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bhagirathi”.

The Tehri Dam is being constructed in Uttarakhand (formerly Uttaranchal), India. It is built on the Bhagirathi River, which is one of the main tributaries of the Ganges.