Question

Mettur dam is built on the ______.
A)Godavari river
B)Krishna river
C)Kaveri (Cauvery) river
D)Tungabhadra river

Answer 1

Hint :Dams are massive barriers built across rivers and streams to confine and utilize the flow of water for human purposes such as irrigation, to control flooding and generation of hydroelectricity.

Complete answer :
Mettur dam is one of the largest dams in India because there is a need for a huge water reservoir to collect water and help the entire state of Tamil Nadu. Like other dams the purpose of this dam was also the same as mentioned above. Mettur is located in Salem, a district in Tamil Nadu. It is located on the river Kaveri (Cauvery). Kaveri river is a sacred river and one of the most important rivers especially in the southern parts of India. Therefore, Mettur dam is built on the Kaveri (Cauvery) river.

Option C , is the correct answer.

Note :The river Kaveri flows in the two important states of India which are Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The states are economically sound and the agricultural activities are highly dependent on the river water. Since, Kaveri flows in both the states it helps them to best utilize the river water.