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Consider the following statements regarding the Tons River:

  1. Tons is known as Tamasa in the Ramayana.
  2. The Tons River flows into the Son River.
  3. The Netwar-Mori Hydroelectric Project is located on the Tons River.

    AAll

    B1, 3

    C3 only

    D1, 2

    Answer:

    B. 1, 3

    Read Explanation:

    • Correct Answer: Option B - 1 and 3 only

    • Tons is known as Tamasa in the Ramayana - True. The Tons River is indeed referred to as Tamasa in ancient Indian texts including the Ramayana. This sacred river is mentioned in the context of Lord Rama's journey.

    • The Tons River flows into the Son River - False. The Tons River is actually a major tributary of the Yamuna River, not the Son River. It originates in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand and flows through Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh before joining the Yamuna at Kalsi.

    • The Netwar-Mori Hydroelectric Project is located on the Tons River - True. This hydroelectric project is located on the Tons River in Uttarakhand. It utilizes the river's flow for power generation and is an important infrastructure project in the region.


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