[mcq] Which river is dammed by the Hirakud project, one of India's earliest post-Independence multi-purpose r…

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[mcq] Which river is dammed by the Hirakud project, one of India's earliest post-Independence multi-purpose river valley projects?
(A) Damodar
(B) Narmada
(C) Mahanadi
(D) Krishna

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer **(C) Mahanadi** The Hirakud project is built on the **Mahanadi** basin, where it integrates conservation of water with flood control. Source: Water Resources, Chapter 3 --- ## Explanation The passage explicitly states: *"the Hirakud project in the Mahanadi basin integrates conservation of water with flood control."* Students often confuse it with the Damodar Valley Project (Damodar river) or Bhakra-Nangal (Sutluj-Beas). Remember: **Hirakud = Mahanadi**.

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