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Q42·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2019

Geographic features of Indian regions

GeographyWater bodies and reservoirsFactual singleMediumStatic

Question

What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?

Options

a

Recently discovered uranium deposits

b

Tropical rain forests

c

Underground cave systems

d

Water reservoirs

Answer

Explanation

Aliyar, Isapur, and Kangsabati are all notable water reservoirs/dams in India. Aliyar Dam is in Tamil Nadu on the Aliyar River, Isapur Dam is in Gujarat, and Kangsabati Dam is in West Bengal and Odisha on the Kangsabati River. These are all irrigation and water supply projects that serve multiple purposes including irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. They represent important water resource infrastructure across different regions of India. > These three places are all WATER RESERVOIRS/DAMS serving irrigation and water management purposes. Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2019

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q42

Subject

Geography

Sub-topic

Water bodies and reservoirs

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Static

Source hint

Indian Geography - Water Resources

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