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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
Dam/Lake River

(a)

Govind Sagar – Satluj

(b)

Kolleru Lake – Krishna

(c)

Ukai Reservoir – Tapi

(d)

Wular Lake – Jhelum

Correct Answer

(b)

Explanation

Kolleru Lake is a freshwater lake located in Andhra Pradesh, India, and is connected to the Krishna River. It is a major bird sanctuary and is an important wetland ecosystem. Therefore, the pair “Kolleru Lake – Krishna River” is not correctly matched in the given options.

Microtheme: RiversXDams —
4 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2010] Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
    Dam/Lake River

    • (a) Govind Sagar – Satluj
    • (b) Kolleru Lake – Krishna
    • (c) Ukai Reservoir – Tapi
    • (d) Wular Lake – Jhelum
    Correct Answer: (B) Kolleru Lake – Krishna
  2. [2009] The Dul Hasti Power Station is based on which one of the following rivers ?

    • (a) Beas
    • (b) Chenab
    • (c) Ravi
    • (d) Sutlej
    Correct Answer: (B) Chenab
  3. [2008] Where are Tapovan and Vishnugarh Hydroelectric Projects located?

    • (a) Madhya Pradesh
    • (b) Uttar Pradesh
    • (c) Uttarakhand
    • (d) Rajasthan
    Correct Answer: (C) Uttarakhand
  4. [2008] On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?

    • (a) Alaknanda
    • (b) Bhagirathi
    • (c) Dhauliganga
    • (d) Mandakini
    Correct Answer: (B) Bhagirathi