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Geography question from Patwari exam, 2024 by JKSSB

With reference to the Dams and Rivers, consider the following pairs: Dam/Reservoir — River.Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

• Pair 1 (Correct): The Gobind Sagar Reservoir is formed by the Bhakra Dam on the Satluj River in Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the largest man-made lakes in India and is named after the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh.

• Pair 2 (Correct): Maharana Pratap Sagar, also known as the Pong Dam Lake, is a large reservoir created by an earth-fill dam on the Beas River in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a well-known wetland and a Ramsar site.

• Pair 3 (Correct): The Chamera Dam is built on the Ravi River in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a major hydroelectric project in the region, utilizing the water of the Ravi for power generation.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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JKSSB Patwari 2024

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Exam JKSSB
Recruitment Patwari
Year 2024
Subject Geography
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