Indian Geography UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

Bhakra Nangal is a joint project of the States:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan”.

Bhakra Nangal is the biggest, remarkable and the major multipurpose project undertaking named after the two dams Bhakra and Nangal on the Sutlej River. It is a joint endeavour of the states like Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan intended to tackle the valuable water of the Sutlej to serve the concerned states.

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