Introduction to Dams
Trending Questions
Q. A _______ is a barrier across flowing water to obstruct its flow by creating a reservoir.
- canal
- dam
- tank
- well
Q. When did Chandragupta Maurya build dams and irrigation systems?
- 2nd century BCE
- 4th century BCE
- 3rd century BCE
- 1st century BCE
Q. When was the world's first dam constructed?
- 4000 BCE
- 1219 CE
- 1672 CE
- 3000 BCE
Q. Hi, my name is kept on the river, where my dams sit. My design is made by a U.S organisation (TVA). I was made with the joint support of two states. I comprise of four dams and three thermal power plants. Who am I?
- Tungabhadra River dam project
- Upper Krishna River dam project
- Bhakra-Nangal river dam project
- Damodar River dam project
Q. Pick the group of dams that are classified based on their height.
- Timber dams, reservoirs, low dams
- Reservoirs, medium dams, low dams
- Embankment dams, masonry dams, timber dams
- Low dams, medium dams, high dams