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Select the river on which Singur Dam has been built.
1. Manjira
2. Jhelum
3. Narmada
4. Cauvery

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Manjira

The correct answer is Manjira.

  • Singur Dam has been built on the river Manjira.

  • The river is also called Manjara.
  • It originates in the Balaghat range of hills in Maharashtra and enters Karnataka before entering the state of Telangana
  • Singur dam was built in the year 1989.
  • It was built for hydroelectric and irrigational purposes.
  • Manjira River is the tributary of the river Godavari.

  • Godavari river originates from Triambak Sahyadri near Nashik, Maharashtra.
  • The Rigvedic name of Jhelum was Vitasta.
  • Sardar Sarovar Dam, Omkareshwar Dam, and Bargi Dam are on the Narmada river.
  • Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, Kallanai Dam, Mettur Dam, and Kabini Dam are on the Kaveri river.

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