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On which river is the Bhakra–Nangal project built?
On the SUTLEJ river — straddles Himachal Pradesh (Bhakra Dam at Bilaspur) and Punjab (Nangal Barrage downstream).
The standard textbook Ch 3 mentions Bhakra–Nangal as an example of what?
Multi-purpose project — water from Sutluj-Beas basin is used both for HYDEL POWER PRODUCTION and IRRIGATION.
Which states share Bhakra–Nangal benefits?
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh — under the BBMB (Bhakra Beas Management Board).
Reservoir name behind Bhakra Dam?
Govind Sagar — named after Sikh Guru Gobind Singh.
Why was Nehru's "temples of modern India" phrase associated with this dam?
Bhakra–Nangal was the showcase Five-Year-Plan project meant to integrate agriculture (canal irrigation) with industrialisation (hydropower) in the post-Independence era.
On which river is the Sardar Sarovar Dam built?
On the NARMADA river in Gujarat (Navagam, near Kevadia). One of India's largest water resource projects.
How many states benefit?
FOUR states — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan.
Irrigation extent of SSP in Gujarat?
18.45 lakh hectares (3,112 villages, 15 districts of Gujarat). Plus 2,46,000 ha in Barmer/Jalore (Rajasthan) and 37,500 ha in tribal Maharashtra (lift irrigation).
Why does the standard textbook highlight SSP?
Project would meet water needs of drought-prone and desert areas — about 75% of command area in Gujarat is drought-prone; entire Rajasthan command is drought-prone.
What is the Statue of Unity related to SSP?
World's tallest statue (182 m) of Sardar Patel, located at Sadhu Bet island near the Sardar Sarovar Dam — opened 2018.
Which movement opposed SSP?
Narmada Bachao Andolan led by Medha Patkar — raised concerns about displacement of tribal communities, submergence of villages and ecological cost.
On which river is Hirakud Dam built?
On the MAHANADI river in Odisha — among India's longest dams (about 26 km including dykes).
This topic is part of the NCERT Class 10 Geography syllabus, drawn from the chapter Ch 3: Water Resources. Content is cross-referenced against the latest NCERT textbook editions + standard reference works.
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