Chambal Valley Project

1. Which dam has been constructed on the Chambal river? [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2006]

(a) Indira Sagar
(b) Sardar Sarovar
(c) Gandhi Sagar
(d) Bhakra Dam

Correct Answer: (c) Gandhi Sagar

Solution:Chambal river originates near Janapav Hills in Mbow in Madhya Pradesh. it merges with Yamuna river near Itawa, UP. Chambal Project built on Chambal river is a joint project of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. This project includes the Gandhi Sagar dam (M.P.), Rana Pratap Sagar dam and Jawahar Sagar Dam (Rajasthan).

2. The benefits of which one of the following river valley projects are shared by more than one state? [U.P. Lower Sub.(Spl) (Pre) 2009, U.P.P.C.S.(Pre) 2007]

Correct Answer: (e) Chambal Valley Project & Mayurakshi Project

Solution:Chambal valley benefits Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, Mayurakshi project is shared by West Bengal and Jharkhand whereas Hirakud and Sharavati projects benefit Odisha and Karnataka respectively. Thus both (a) and (b) are correct.

3. Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which one of the following? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Chambal Project
(b) Kosi Project
(c) Damodar Valley Project
(d) Bhakra Nangal Project

Correct Answer: (a) Chambal Project

Solution:Gandhi Sagar Dam is the first of the four Chambal Valley Projects, located on the Rajasthan-Madhya Pradesh border. The dam is located in the Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh. It is a masonry gravity dam of 62.17mt height. The construction of the dam started in 1957 and was completed in 1960.

4. Which of the following are not associated with the Chambal Valley Project? [U.P.P.C.S.(MAINS) 2011]

1. Gandhi Sagar

2. Jawahar Sagar

3. Gobind Sagar

4. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 4

Correct Answer: (c) 3 and 4

Solution:Gobind Sagar is a man-made reservoir situated in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is formed by the Bhakra-Nangal Dam. Govind Vallabh Pant Sagar is a man-made lake situated in the southern region of Sonebhadra (Uttar Pradesh). Gandhi Sagar (Madhya Pradesh) and Jawahar Sagar (Rajasthan) are associated with Chambal Valley Project.

5. Which of the following water reservoirs is built on Chambal River? [M.P.P.C.S.(PRE) 2016]

(a) Nagarjuna Sagar
(b) Rana Pratap Sagar
(c) Vindhya Sagar
(d) Rihand

Correct Answer: (b) Rana Pratap Sagar

Solution:Rana Pratap Sagar Dam is a great masonry dam built on the Chambal river at Rawatbhata in Rajasthan. Its construction started in 1953 and it was inaugurated in 1970.