The Jawahar Sagar Dam is built across which river in Rajasthan?

Tapti river

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Chambal river

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Narmada river

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Son river

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Solution

The correct option is B Chambal river
The Jawahar Sagar Dam is a dam across the Chambal River. It is situated about 24 km (15 mi) south-west of Kota, Rajasthan. The dam has a catchment area of 27, 195 km and provides relief to the people of the area during times of severe water shortage. It is one of the dams which have been built under the Chambal Valley project of State of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The dam also produces 99 MW (333 MW) of hydropower.

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