Which state of India has the maximum number of large dams?

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Which state of India has the maximum number of large dams?

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Which state of India has the maximum number of large dams?

  1. Madhya Pradesh
  2. Rajasthan
  3. Odisha
  4. Maharashtra — Correct Answer
Explanation:

According to the National Register of Large Dams (NRLD) maintained by the Central Water Commission:

  • Maharashtra has the maximum number of large dams in India (over 2000).
  • It is followed by states like Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, but Maharashtra leads by a significant margin.

Large dams are critical for irrigation, hydroelectricity, and water supply in the state.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

भारत के किस राज्य में बड़े बांधों की संख्या सर्वाधिक है?

  1. मध्य प्रदेश
  2. राजस्थान
  3. ओडिशा
  4. महाराष्ट्र — सही उत्तर
स्पष्टीकरण:

यह एक सीधा तथ्यात्मक प्रश्न है। केंद्रीय जल आयोग (CWC) के आंकड़ों के अनुसार:

  • महाराष्ट्र में भारत में सबसे अधिक बड़े बांध हैं (2000 से अधिक)।
  • इसके बाद मध्य प्रदेश और गुजरात जैसे राज्यों का स्थान आता है।

इसलिए, सही उत्तर महाराष्ट्र है।

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