Question

     Idukki dam was often in the news, is built on which of

    the following rivers?
    A Periyar Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Godavari Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Krishna Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Kabini Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Idukki dam is built on the Periyar River, in the ravine between the Kuravan and Kurathi Hills in Kerala, India.  At 167.68 metres, it is one of the highest arch dams in Asia and third tallest arch dam. It started generating power on 4 October 1975.

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