Daily Quiz-218

GK Bank

Chandigarh, Updated At : 05:09 PM Sep 12, 2025 IST

1. The Sardar Sarovar Dam primarily benefits which basin?

A. Godavari

B. Krishna

C. Narmada

D. Tapi

2. Which of the following rivers does not flow into Pakistan under the Indus system?

A. Sutlej

B. Beas

C. Jhelum

D. Chenab

3. Which of the following dams is located in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Pong

B. Tehri

C. Indira Sagar

D. Hirakud

4. Which of the following pairs is incorrectly matched?

A. Salal Dam – Chenab

B. Baglihar Dam – Jhelum

C. Pong Dam – Beas

D. Tehri Dam – Bhagirathi

5. Which of the following Indian states has the largest number of dams?

A. Odisha

B. Madhya Pradesh

C. Maharashtra

D. Gujarat

1. B

Explanation: Sardar Sarovar Dam on Narmada is called the Lifeline of Gujarat.

2. B

Explanation: Kishanganga Project (Jhelum tributary, J&K) was disputed; arbitration allowed diversion of water.

3. B

Explanation: Geographical order: Tehri (Uttarakhand) → Bhakra (HP) → Hirakud (Odisha) → Indira Sagar (MP).

4. B

Explanation: Bhakra Dam on Sutlej created Govind Sagar Reservoir.

5. A

Explanation: Hirakud is the largest earthen dam (length 25.8 km).