Question

Massanjore Hydroelectric Project lies on which river?
1. Haldi River
2. Jaldhaka River
3. Mayurakshi River
4. Damodar River

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Mayurakshi River

The correct answer is Mayurakshi River.

• Massanjore Dam is a hydropower generating dam over the Mayurakshi River located at Massanjore near Dumka in the state of Jharkhand, India.
• It is also called Canada Dam.
• The Massanjore dam across the Mayurakshi was commissioned in 1955.
• Massanjore dam is about 38 kilometers upstream from Siuri in West Bengal.

• Jaldhaka Hydel Project is one of the foremost hydroelectric projects in the country which serves as a bridge to go across Bhutan.
  • The site is encircled by the walls and visitors are required to get approval from the West Bengal State Electricity Board (WBSEB) authorities
• Damodar valley corporation (DVC) was formed in 1948.
  • The irrigation and canal system of DVC has been handed over to the Govt. of West Bengal in 1964.
  • There are 4 dams on the Damodar river:
    • Tilaiya dam on Barakar river.
    • Konar dam.
    • Maithon dam.
    • Panchet hill dam.