Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Maithon
The correct answer is Maithon. - The Maithon Dam is located about 48 km from the Coal City of Dhanbad.
- It is located on the banks of the River Barakar.
- This was developed by the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC Ltd) way back in the year 1948.
- The dam is about 15712 ft long and about 165 ft long.
- The underground power station has a capacity to generate around 60,000 KW of electric power.
- Other Important Dams in Jharkhand:- Chandil Dam, Getalsud Dam, Masanjor JH Dam, North Koel Dam, Panchat Hill Dam, Tenughat Dam, Tilaiya Dam, Upper Shankh Dam.
| Koyna Dam | - The Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra, India.
- The main purpose of the dam is hydroelectricity with some irrigation in neighboring areas.
- It has an installed capacity of 1,960 MW.
- It is built on River Koyna which is a tributary of River Krishna.
| | Sardar Sarovar Dam | - Sardar Sarovar Dam is located in Kevadiya, Gujarat, India.
- It has an installed capacity of 1,450 MW.
- It is a multi-purpose dam.
- It is built on River Narmada.
| | Mettur Dam | - It is the largest dam in Tamil Nadu.
- It is built on River Cauvery.
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