Question

    Which group of states benefits from the Bhakra-Nangal

    project?
    A Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Punjab Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Bhakra-Nangal Project, located on the Sutlej River, is a joint venture of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. It is a multipurpose river valley project providing irrigation, electricity, and drinking water. The Bhakra Dam, a concrete gravity dam in Himachal Pradesh, is the second-highest in India.

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