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The Nathpa Jhakri Dam (NJD) is built across which river in Himachal Pradesh?

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Satluj River
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Beas River
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Ravi River
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Tons River
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The correct option is A Satluj River
The Nathpa Jhakri Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power production and it supplies a 1,500 megawatts underground power station with water. Before reaching the power station, water is diverted through a 27.4 km headrace tunnel.

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