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Q1. [1] medium exam-ready
[mcq] The Krishna–Godavari dispute between Maharashtra and downstream states arose primarily because: (A) Andhra Pradesh built an unauthorised dam on the Krishna river without consulting other states (B) Maharashtra's diversion of water at Koyna for a multipurpose project reduced the downstream flow into the Krishna (C) Karnataka refused to release water from the Almatti Dam during drought years (D) Telangana unilaterally withdrew from a pre-existing water-sharing agreement on the Godavari
  1. A Andhra Pradesh diverted water from the Krishna river for industrial use
  2. B Maharashtra diverted more water at Koyna for a multipurpose project, reducing downstream flow
  3. C Karnataka built an unauthorised dam on the Godavari river
  4. D Telangana refused to share water from the Nagarjunakonda reservoir
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 13:30 · grounding rag
Model Answer

Answer: (B)

The Krishna–Godavari dispute arose because Maharashtra diverted more water at Koyna for a multipurpose project, reducing downstream flow, causing objections from Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Source: Multi-purpose River Projects and Integrated Water Resources Management, Chapter 3

Explanation

The textbook explicitly states: "The Krishna-Godavari dispute is due to the objections raised by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh governments regarding the diversion of more water at Koyna by the Maharashtra government for a multipurpose project." Options C and D mention incorrect states and structures; Option A wrongly blames Andhra Pradesh. Always quote/paraphrase the textbook box directly for such factual MCQs.

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