Given below are two statements: Statement (I): To solve the problem of soil…
2024
Given below are two statements: Statement (I): To solve the problem of soil erosion and floods caused by river Chambal, Gandhi Sagar Dam in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh was built in the first phase. Statement (II): In the second phase Rana Pratap Sagar Dam at Rawatbhata in Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan and in the third phase Jawahar Sagar pick up Dam on the border of Kota and Bundi districts were built. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- A.
Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.
- B.
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
- C.
Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
- D.
Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
- E.
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Correct answer: B
The Chambal Valley Project was established to mitigate soil erosion and flooding issues in the region. Statement (I) accurately identifies Gandhi Sagar Dam as the first phase constructed in Madhya Pradesh near Mandsaur. Statement (II) correctly lists Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar dams as the second and third phases in Rajasthan. Consequently, both statements are factually accurate regarding the project's timeline and locations.