Major Dams in India Practice Questions
20 free Major Dams in India practice questions for the Static GK. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.
Which dam in India is the highest dam in the country, standing at a height of 260.5 meters?
- A Bhakra
- B Tehri Dam
- C Hirakud Dam
- D Sardar Sarovar Dam
Correct answer: Tehri Dam
The Tehri Dam is located on the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand. It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam and ranks among the highest dams in the world.
On which river is the Hirakud Dam, the longest earthen dam in the world, constructed?
- A Godavari
- B Mahanadi
- C Krishna
- D Narmada
Correct answer: Mahanadi
Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha. It was one of the first major multi-purpose river valley projects started after India's independence.
The Bhakra-Nangal project is a joint venture of which three Indian states?
- A Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan
- B Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir
- C Punjab, Delhi, and Haryana
- D Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Punjab
Correct answer: Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan
The Bhakra Dam is built on the Sutlej River. It provides irrigation and electricity to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, significantly contributing to the Green Revolution.
Which dam is built on the Krishna River in the state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, named after a famous Buddhist scholar?
- A Srisailam Dam
- B Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
- C Prakasam Barrage
- D Lal Bahadur Shastri Dam
Correct answer: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam was the earliest of the large infrastructure projects nicknamed 'modern temples' by Jawaharlal Nehru. It is the world's largest masonry dam protected by 26 gates.
The 'Sardar Sarovar Dam' is a gravity dam built on which river?
- A Tapti
- B Narmada
- C Sabarmati
- D Mahi
Correct answer: Narmada
Located in Gujarat, the Sardar Sarovar Dam is the largest dam of the Narmada Valley Project. It provides drinking water and electricity to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
The Idukki Dam in Kerala is famous for being what type of structure?
- A Gravity Dam
- B Rockfill and Earthfill Dam
- C Double Curvature Arch Dam
- D Barrage
Correct answer: Double Curvature Arch Dam
Idukki Dam is constructed across the Periyar River between two mountains, Kuravan and Kurathi. It is one of the highest arch dams in Asia and the first of its kind in India.
Which dam is constructed on the Chenab River in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir?
- A Baglihar Dam
- B Salal Dam
- C Dul Hasti Dam
- D Uri Dam
Correct answer: Baglihar Dam
The Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project is a run-of-the-river project on the Chenab. It has been a subject of bilateral discussions between India and Pakistan regarding the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Tungabhadra Dam, which serves as a major source of irrigation for Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, is a tributary of which river?
- A Cauvery
- B Godavari
- C Krishna
- D Pennar
Correct answer: Krishna
The Tungabhadra River is formed by the confluence of the Tunga and Bhadra rivers. Its dam is unique as it is a multipurpose storage reservoir used for flood control and power generation.
Mettur Dam, one of the oldest dams in India built in 1934, is situated on which river?
- A Vaigai
- B Periyar
- C Palar
- D Cauvery
Correct answer: Cauvery
Located in Salem district of Tamil Nadu, Mettur Dam creates the Stanley Reservoir. It is the lifeblood of agriculture in the Cauvery delta region.
The Koyna Dam, often referred to as the 'Life Line of Maharashtra', is built on a tributary of which river?
- A Mula-Mutha
- B Godavari
- C Krishna
- D Bhima
Correct answer: Krishna
The Koyna River is a tributary of the Krishna River. The dam is one of the largest in Maharashtra and is primarily used for hydroelectric power generation.
Which dam is built on the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh and forms the Maharana Pratap Sagar reservoir?
- A Pandoh
- B Chamera Dam
- C Bhakra Dam
- D Pong Dam
Correct answer: Pong Dam
The Pong Dam was constructed in 1975 for the purpose of irrigation and hydroelectric power. The reservoir is a well-known bird sanctuary and a Ramsar wetland site.
The Rihand Dam, also known as Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, is located in which state?
- A Madhya Pradesh
- B Bihar
- C Chhattisgarh
- D Uttar Pradesh
Correct answer: Uttar Pradesh
Rihand Dam is located in Pipri, Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh. Its reservoir is the largest man-made lake in India by volume.
On which river is the Gandhi Sagar Dam, one of the four major dams on the river, built?
- A Betwa
- B Ken River
- C Son River
- D Chambal
Correct answer: Chambal
Gandhi Sagar Dam is situated in the Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh. It is the first of the four dams constructed on the Chambal River to harness its water for irrigation and power.
The 'Maithon Dam', which is unique for having an underground power station, is built on which river?
- A Damodar
- B Subarnarekha
- C Koel
- D Barakar
Correct answer: Barakar
Maithon Dam is located in Jharkhand and was developed by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC). It is specifically designed for flood control and generates significant hydroelectric power.
The Ranjit Sagar Dam (Thein Dam) is constructed on which river on the border of Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir?
- A Beas
- B Chenab
- C Jhelum
- D Ravi
Correct answer: Ravi
The Ranjit Sagar Dam is part of a hydroelectric project completed in 2001. It is the highest earth-fill dam in Punjab and provides water for irrigation and power.
Indira Sagar Dam, which has the largest reservoir capacity in India, is located in which state?
- A Andhra Pradesh
- B Rajasthan
- C Madhya Pradesh
- D Maharashtra
Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh
Indira Sagar Dam is a multi-purpose project on the Narmada River at Narmadanagar, Madhya Pradesh. It provides the largest storage of water among all dams in the country.
Which dam in Karnataka is built across the Sharavathi River and is famous for the nearby Jog Falls?
- A Linganamakki Dam
- B Supat Dam
- C Vani Vilasa Sagara
- D Kabini Dam
Correct answer: Linganamakki Dam
The Linganamakki Dam is the main feeder reservoir for the Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Project. It is one of the largest man-made water bodies in Karnataka.
The Srisailam Dam is constructed across the Krishna River in which mountain range?
- A Nallamala Hills
- B Palani Hills
- C Anaimalai Hills
- D Javadi Hills
Correct answer: Nallamala Hills
Srisailam Dam is located in a deep gorge within the Nallamala Hills. It is one of the 12 largest hydroelectric projects in the country.
The 'Ujjani Dam' is located on the Bhima River in which state?
- A Karnataka
- B Telangana
- C Maharashtra
- D Andhra Pradesh
Correct answer: Maharashtra
Also known as the Bhima Dam, it is located in the Solapur district of Maharashtra. The reservoir, Ujjani Wetland, is a popular spot for migratory birds like flamingos.
On which river is the Mullaperiyar Dam located, which is currently a subject of dispute between Kerala and Tamil Nadu?
- A Periyar
- B Vaigai
- C Pamba
- D Bharathappuzha
Correct answer: Periyar
The Mullaperiyar Dam is located in Kerala but is operated and maintained by Tamil Nadu under a 999-year lease agreement. The dispute centers on the safety of the century-old structure.