Question
Download Solution PDFThe Bhakra-Nangal Dam is constructed over which river?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Sutlej
Key Points
- Bhakra-Nangal Dam is a dam on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
- Bhakra-Nangal Dam is a joint venture of three state governments - Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab.
- The dam forms the Gobind Sagar reservoir
- The father of Bhakra Nangal dam is Sir Chaudhari Chhotu Ram.
- Bhakra-Nangal Dam is India's second tallest at 225.55 m (740 ft) high.
- India's Tallest dam is Tehri Dam at 261m high.
Additional Information
| Important Dams | States | River |
| Ukai dam | Gujarat | Tapti river |
| Srisailam dam | Andhra Pradesh | Krishna river |
| Bhakra Nangal dam | Himachal Pradesh and Punjab border | Sutlej river |
| Baglihar dam | Jammu and Kashmir | Chenab river |
| Tunga Bhadra dam | Karnataka | Tungabhadra river |
| Idukki dam | Kerala | Periyar river |
| Bansagar dam | Madhya Pradesh | Son river |
| Hirakud dam | Odisha | Mahanadi river |
| Tehri dam | Uttarakhand | Bhagirathi river |
| Govind Ballabh pant Sagar dam | Uttar Pradesh | Rihand river |
Last updated on Jun 19, 2025
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