River–Dam Matching — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1999

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I (Rivers)

1. Cauvery
2. Krishna
3. Narmada
4. Chambal

List II (Dams)

1. Alamatti
2. Mettur
3. Gandhi Sagar
4. Sardar Sarovar

Codes:

1. I-A, II-D, III-B, IV-C
2. I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
3. I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
4. I-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The Kaveri River is associated with the Mettur Dam (B). The Krishna River has the Alamatti Dam (A). The Narmada River is linked with the Sardar Sarovar Dam (D). The Chambal River is associated with the Gandhi Sagar Dam (C).

Answer: (b) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C