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When was the Damodar Valley Corporation established?
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Answer: Option D
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The Damodar Valley Corporation was established on 7th July 1948.
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Topchanchi lake is located at which district?
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Answer: Option C
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Topchanchi Lake is an interesting tourist spot in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. Situated on the National Highway 2, it is located at the Golden Quadrilateral.
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Tilaiya dam was the first of the four multi-purpose dams included in the first phase of Damodar Valley Project. It was constructed across the
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Answer: Option C
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Tilaiya Dam was the first of the four multi-purpose dams included in the first phase of the Damodar Valley Corporation. It was constructed across the Barakar River, at Tilaiya in Koderma district in the Indian state of Jharkhand and opened in 1953.
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The Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) is situated on the bank of which river?
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Answer: Option A
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The total length of the Damodar River is
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Answer: Option B
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Damodar River, in north-eastern India, rising with its many tributaries, notably the Bokaro and Konar, in the Chota Nagpur plateau of south-central Bihar state. It follows a generally eastward course for 368 miles (592 km) through West Bengal to join the Hugli (Hooghly) River south-west of Kolkata (Calcutta).
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The Subarnarekha River falls from a height of 320 feet at
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The Subarnarekha river approx 45 km away from Ranchi, falling from a height of approx 320 feet from the mountains, forms an extremely beautiful Hundru Falls. This waterfall is famous for its mesmerizing natural beauty, perfect picnic spot, and a paradise for trekking lovers.
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The rivers of Santhal Pargana mainly originate from
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Answer: Option A
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The rivers of Santhal Pargana originate from hills of Rajmahal, while rest of rivers originate from plateau of Netarhat, Ranchi and Hazaribagh.
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The River Subarnarekha originates from
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Answer: Option A
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The River Subarnarekha originates from Chhota Nagpur Plateau.
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The river crosses from Dumka district is
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Answer: Option D
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Mayurakshi River (also called Mor River) is a major river in Jharkhand and West Bengal, India, with a long history of devastating floods. The river crosses from Dumka district.
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The only river of Jharkhand which falls in Bay of Bengal?
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The Subernarekha River rises near Nagri village in the Ranchi District of Jharkhand at an elevation of 600 m. It flows for a length of 395 km before outfalling into the Bay of Bengal. Its principal tributaries joining from right are the Kanchi, the Karkari and the Kharkai.