Multiple choice

Which one of the following dams controls the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu?

  1. Krishnaraja Sagar

  2. Nagarjuna Sagar

  3. Hirakud

  4. Mettur

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu is the key control point for Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu's delta region. Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Nagarjuna Sagar are on different rivers (Cauvery-Karnataka and Krishna respectively). Hirakud is on the Mahanadi River in Odisha.