Question

Pick the correct match.

	Column I		Column II
A.	Sardar sarovar dam	1.	Tehri
B.	Chipko movement	2.	MP
C.	Tehri dam	3.	Uttaranchal
D.	Indira sagar project	4.	Gujarat

A. A- 2, B- 4, C- 3, D- 1
B. A- 4, B- 3, C- 1, D- 2
C. A- 3, B- 4, C- 2, D- 1
D. A- 1, B- 4, C- 2, D- 3

Answer 1

Hint: A dam is an obstacle to the flow of river water or groundwater. Its main purpose is to stop the water flow and collect it in a reservoir. The dam not only controls flood but also provides hydroelectricity. It is also used for several purposes like irrigation, for domestic use, for industrial use.

Complete answer:
- Sardar Sarovar Dam is a gravity dam built on the River Narmada near Navagam, Gujarat, India. It is the largest dam.
- In the 1970s and 1980s, the Chipko Movement started in India as a resistance movement against the cutting of forests. Chipko movement started in April 1973 and spread over to many areas of Uttaranchal in the following five years.
- The Tehri Dam is the highest dam in India. It is one of the tallest in the world. It is a multipurpose rock and fill embankment on the Bhagirathi River near Terry, Uttarakhand, India.
- Indira Sagar Dam is a multi-purpose project in Madhya Pradesh on Narmada river.

Hence the correct answer is option (B).

Note: Indira Sagar Dam is the most prestigious hydro-power project of Asia. It has the largest water reservoir in India. It is a serene spot for natural lovers. Several species of flora and fauna flourish in the waters.