Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2012 GS-1
Question

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Sardar Sarovar - Godavari River

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sardar Sarovar - Godavari River”.
Dam Name River
Nangal Dam Satluj River
Sardar Sarovar Narmada River
Nagarjun Sagar Krishna River
Hirakund Dam Mahanadi River

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C. Jaduguda - 3. Iron ore
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A B C D
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