Question

The Gobindsagar Reservoir is formed by______.
A. Mettur Dam
B. Bhakra Dam
C. Ranjit Sagar Dam
D.Rajasthan Canal

Answer 1

Hint: The Gobindsagar Reservoir is located in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is named after the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh.

Complete Answer: Looking at the above options:
Option A: The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India. It is located in Tamil Nadu across the river Cauvery where it penetrates into the plains. It delivers irrigation and drinking water facilities for more than 12 districts of Tamilnadu and is regarded as the livelihood-giving aid of Tamil Nadu. This option is incorrect.

Option B: Gobind Sagar Lake is a Reservoir is located in Una and Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh formed by the Bhakra Dam. It is on the River Sutlej and is one of the world's highest gravity dams. This option is correct.

Option C: The Ranjit Sagar Dam is a part of the hydroelectric project built by the Government of Punjab Irrigation Department. It is situated on the Ravi River. The project is the largest hydroelectric dam of the state of Punjab. This option is incorrect.

Option D: The Indira Gandhi Canal is the longest canal of India. It provides irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert in the north west of Rajasthan state. It was previously known as the Rajasthan Canal and later renamed as the Indira Gandhi Canal. This option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is B.

Note: Reservoirs not only store water but also provide activities like fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and hiking. Dams alter the way rivers function and can trap sediment, suppressing rock riverbeds where fish spawn. This negatively influences the creation and maintenance of more complicated habitat downstream.