Which of the folloiwng statements is true with refrence to Damodar Valley Project 1 This project has...........

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Which of the folloiwng statements is true with refrence to Damodar Valley Project:

1. This project has been introdues in oreder to control flood by Damodar river.

2. Under this project only four dams were constucted.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 Nor 2

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Explanation:

Damodar Valley project is handled by Damodar Valley Corporation. It was launched on Damodar River. Damodar Valley Project covers an area of about 24,235 square kilometers and benefits two states that are Bihar and West Bengal. The right and the left bank canal that are starting off from this barrage are mainly used for irrigation and navigation purposes. The original paln was to construct seven major dams but Damodar Valley corporation constucted only four dams.