Previous Year Question
Which is the highest Dam in U.P.?
Mata-Tila
Meja
Rihand
Ram-Ganga
Correct Answer: D
Detailed Solution
Ramganga Dam, also known as Kalagarh Dam, is a multipurpose dam constructed across the Ramganga River. It is approximately 128 metres high. It was developed for purposes including irrigation, flood control and hydroelectric power generation.
Rihand Dam is an important concrete gravity dam on the Rihand River in the Sonbhadra region. It rises about 91 metres above the deepest foundation. The reservoir formed behind it is known as Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar, and the hydroelectric project has an installed capacity of 300 MW.
Matatila Dam, built across the Betwa River, is lower than both Rihand and Ramganga. Meja Dam is also lower than these dams among the given options.
Current status: An important geographical change must be kept in mind. After the creation of Uttarakhand, Ramganga Dam is presently classified as being in Uttarakhand, whereas Rihand Dam is in Uttar Pradesh. The current Central Water Commission listing also places Ramganga under Uttarakhand and Rihand under Uttar Pradesh.