Which of the following rivers is related to the Polavaram project?
- AGanga
- BYamuna
- CGodavari
- DKaveri
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (c) Godavari
Explanation
The Polavaram project (Indira Sagar Polavaram project) is a multipurpose project on the Godavari in Andhra Pradesh, in the Eluru and East Godavari districts. It was declared a national project under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. It is meant to irrigate about 3 lakh hectares, generate 960 MW of power and supply drinking water to Visakhapatnam, and it will send Godavari water to the Krishna basin through its right canal.