INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

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INDIAN DRAINAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Minimata Bango dam of chhattishgarh is buit on
A
periyar river
B
hasdeo river
C
peena river
D
none of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Minimata Bango Dam is a dam constructed in 1961-62 across the Hasdeo river. Minimata Bango Dam has a catchment area of 6, 730 km2. It is the longest, widest dam in Chhattisgarh and the first multi-purpose water project in Chhattisgarh. For example-water supply, hydroelectric, tourism, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Introduction: The Hasdeo Bango Hydel Electric Project is situated at village Machadoli, Katghora, Korba at left bank of Hasdeo River .

Detailed explanation-3: -The project construction commenced in 1967 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 1994. The project is currently owned by Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution. Hasdeo Bango is a reservoir based project.

Detailed explanation-4: -Project Covered under AIBP Scheme The Hasdeo-Bango Project irrigates through Akaltara Branch Canal System and Janjgir Branch Canal System. The command area of this project lies in Janjgir-Champa, Korba and Raigarh district.

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