Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

Benefits of which one of the following river valley projects is received by more than one state.

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Chambal valley project

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Chambal valley project”.
The Chambal Valley Project is a multipurpose river valley project in India, primarily located in the states of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, but it also benefits Uttar Pradesh

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