Question
Download Solution PDFThe Mettur Dam is on which of the following rivers?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Cauvery.
Key Points
- The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India and also the largest in Tamil Nadu, located across the river Cauvery.
- Mettur is known for its huge dam, power generation, chemical manufacturing, and aluminium production.
- Most of the water requirements for irrigation in Tamil Nadu is provided by the Mettur Dam.
- The Mettur Dam is also called Stanley Reservoir.
- The dam was made in the year 1934 (after 9 years of foundation stone).
- The maximum height and width of the dam are 214 and 171 feet respectively.
Additional Information
| River | Dams |
| Periyar river | Mullaperiyar Dam |
| Vaigai river | Vaigai Dam |
| Krishna river | Nagarjuna Sagar Dam |
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