Question

On which river is Mata Tila Dam built? 
1. Betwa
2. Ken 
3. Tapti 
4. Narmada

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Betwa

The correct answer is Betwa.

• Mata Tila Dam is located in the Lalitpur district in Uttar Pradesh.
• Mata Tila Dam was built in 1958.
• It was built on the Betwa River.
• The dam has the capacity to generate about 45 MW of power.
• The maximum storage capacity of the dam is 1132 mcm.
• Important dams in Uttar Pradesh are:
  • Dhanraul Dam.
  • Dhurwara Dam.
  • Parichha Dam.
  • Rajghat Dam.
  • Rihand Dam.

• The Sardar Sarovar dam is built on the Narmada river.
• The Ukai Dam is built on the Tapti River.
• The Gangau Dam is built on the Ken river(confluence of the Ken and Simri rivers).