Question

On which river is the Nagarjuna Sagar Multipurpose Project constructed?
1. Tapi
2. Kosi
3. Krishna
4. Godawari

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Krishna

The correct answer is Krishna.

• Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is a masonry dam across the Krishna River at Nagarjuna Sagar which straddles the border between Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh and Nalgonda district in Telangana.

•  Krishna River originates at Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra.
  • It is believed that Krishna Bai Temple in the Old Mahabaleshwar is the birthplace of the river Krishna.
  • Krishna Bai Temple is an ancient Shiva shrine where a stream comes out of the mouth of a cow.
  • This stream further cascades to become the Krishna River.