Question

Which of the following statements are correct regarding the dams on the Narmada River?

1. The Omkareshwar Dam is located in Gujarat.

2. The Indira Sagar Dam is one of the largest reservoirs in Madhya Pradesh.

3. The Sardar Sarovar Dam is part of the SAUNI Yojana.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 & 3

• Correct Answer: Option B) 2 & 3

• The Omkareshwar Dam is NOT located in Gujarat. It is actually located in Madhya Pradesh, specifically in the Khandwa district. This statement is incorrect.

• The Indira Sagar Dam is indeed one of the largest reservoirs in Madhya Pradesh. With a storage capacity of 12.22 billion cubic meters, it is one of the biggest reservoirs in India and the largest in Madhya Pradesh. This statement is correct.

• The Sardar Sarovar Dam is part of the SAUNI (Saurashtra Narmada Avataran Irrigation) Yojana, which is a project aimed at diverting excess water from the Narmada River to fill various reservoirs in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. This statement is correct.

• Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct, making Option B (2 & 3) the right answer.

• Key points about these dams:

• Omkareshwar Dam: Located in Madhya Pradesh (not Gujarat)

• Indira Sagar Dam: Located in Madhya Pradesh; one of the largest reservoirs in the state

• Sardar Sarovar Dam: Located in Gujarat; a crucial part of the SAUNI Yojana water distribution project