The first dam built on the river Godavari is at _________.

Jayakwadi

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Gangapur

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Sri Ram Sagar

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Dhavaleshwaram

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Solution

The correct option is B Gangapur
First dam built on the river Godavari is at Gangapur. It is located in the Nasik district of Maharashtra. The length of the dam is 3,902m and height is 36.59m. The dam opened in the year 1965. The total surface area of the dam is 22,860 sq km. Irrigation is one of the import purpose of the dam.

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