Question

The Bhakra Nangal Multipurpose Project is a joint venture of _________.

• A. Punjab and Haryana only
• B. Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan only
• C. Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh
• D. Punjab and Himachal Pradesh only

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan only

Bhakra Nangal is the largest and the most important multipurpose project named after the two dams built at Bhakra and Nangal on the Sutlej River. It is a joint venture of the Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan states designed to harness the precious water of the Sutlej for the benefit of the concerned states.