Question

Nagarjuna Sagar Multipurpose Project built on which river?
A. Godavari
B. Tapi
C. Kosi
D. Krishna

Answer 1

Hint:
This site is to behold the water during peak flood season in Monsoon. This dam is considered one of the largest dams recently built in Asia. Being the tallest masonry dam, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is the pride of India.

Complete solution:
Nagarjuna Sagar Multipurpose Project dam is built on Krishna river in the Andhra Pradesh state. This dam is one of the world's largest and tallest Masonry dams. It straddles the border between the Nalgonda district in the Telangana State and Guntur district in the Andhra Pradesh State. It was constructed between 1955 and 1967. This dam had created a large water reservoir. It has the gross storage capacity of 11.472 billion cubic metres. It is 180 m tall from its deepest foundation and also 1.6 km long. It has 26 flood gates each of 13 m width and 14 m tall. This project has a catchment area of approximately 215000 sq. km area. It boasts the largest canal system network in India too.

This dam was the earliest in the series of large infrastructure projects termed as the modern temples. It was initiated for achieving the Green Revolution in India. It is also considered as one of the earliest multi-purpose irrigation and hydro-electric projects in India.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
Nagarjuna Sagar dam mainly provides irrigation water to many districts. These districts are Nalgonda, Suryapet, Krishna, Khammam, West Godavari, Guntur and Prakasam. It is also giving the hydroelectricity generation facility.