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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who inaugurated the filling of Aji Dam at Rajkot by Narmada water?
A
Shri Narendra Modi
B
Shri Arun Jaitley
C
Shri Naveen Patnaik
D
Shri Suresh Prabhu
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aji I dam on this river is called the lifeline of Rajkot City and separates Rajkot in east-west parts. There are four dams on Aji River, the water from which is used for agriculture and as drinking water.

Detailed explanation-2: -Built across Aji River, the Aji Dam construction was started in 1952 and completed in 1954. The length of the dam is 2426 m and the total volume content of the dam is 894 tmc. This is the main source of water for people of Rajkot hence it is fondly called as the lifeline of Rajkot City.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aji river originates from Sardhara ridge and meets in little rann of Kuchchh. Its length is 102 km.

Detailed explanation-4: -The city is located on the bank of Aji River and Nyari River which remains dry except the monsoon months of July to September. The city is spread in the area of 170.00 km2.

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