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Against which dam was Narmada Bachao Andolan started?
1. Sardar Sarovar Dam
2. Bargi Dam
3. Tungabhadra Dam
4. Bhakra Nangal Dam

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Correct Answer - Option 1 : Sardar Sarovar Dam

The correct answer is Sardar Sarovar Dam.

  • Narmada Bachao Andolan is the most powerful mass movement, started in 1985, against the construction of huge dam on the Narmada river.
  • Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) is an Indian social movement initiated by native tribals (Adivasis), farmers, environmentalists and human rights activists.
  • The river flows through the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat is one of the biggest dams on the river and was one of the first focal points of the movement.

Dam Location State River
Bargi Dam Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Narmada
Tungabhadra Dam Hospet, Bellary Karnataka Tungabhadra
Bhakra Nangal Dam Bilaspur Himachal Pradesh Satluj

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