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The first hydroelectric project in India was built on the river _________.

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Indus

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Brahmaputra

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Kaveri

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Narmada

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Godavari

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Solution

The correct option is C
Kaveri

The first hydroelectric project in India was built on river Kaveri. It is Asia's first hydro-electric power station and is still functional.

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