Polavaram Project - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Consider the following statements

1. Polavaram Project is a multi-purpose irrigation project which has been accorded national project status.
2. It will have dam across the Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh.
3. Its reservoir will be spread in parts of Chhattisgarh and Odisha States.

Which of the above statements are true?

a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,3

Explanation:
Polavaram Project will have dam across the Godavari River.
2)   Consider the following statements

1. Polavaram Project is also called as Indira Sagar Project which has been accorded as a national project status by the central government.
2. This dam is on the Godavari River in Andhra pradesh while reservoir is spreads in parts of Chhattisgarh and Orissa.
3. It is for development of Irrigation, Hydropower and drinking water facilities.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a. 1,2
b. 1,3
c. 2,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
This is the project under National River-Linking Project under which Godavari's surplus water will be transferred to deficit Krishna river.

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