When was the Damodar Valley Corporation established?
- A1950
- B1954
- C1948
- D1947
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Correct answer: (c) 1948
Explanation
After the consent of Bihar and West Bengal, the Central Government passed the Damodar Valley Corporation Act (Act No. XIV) in March 1948. Under this Act, on 7 July 1948, the Damodar Valley Corporation, the first multi-purpose river valley project of independent India, came into existence.