Question

Which of the following dams is a part of the Damodar Valley Corporation?

• A. Maithon
• B. Rihand
• C. Koyna
• D. Salal

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Maithon

Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) Projects

• The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is one of the first river valley projects in India, modeled after the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the USA.
• It was established on July 7, 1948.
• The primary goal of DVC is to manage the Damodar River, which flows through Jharkhand and West Bengal, to control floods and harness its waters for irrigation and power generation.
• Maithon Dam is a significant component of the DVC project. It is primarily a power generation dam and also plays a crucial role in flood control.
• Other major dams under the DVC project include:
  • Tilaiya Dam: The first dam completed by DVC.
  • Konar Dam: Primarily for irrigation and water supply.
  • Panchet Dam: A multipurpose dam, important for flood control and power generation.
• The Maithon dam is unique as it is located on the Barakar River, a major tributary of the Damodar River, while most other DVC dams are on the Damodar River itself.
• The project aims to provide multipurpose benefits including flood control, irrigation, power generation, navigation, and industrial water supply.