Question

Which of the following dams is built on Chenab river?
1. Nimoo Bazgo dam
2. Sewa II dam
3. Uri-II dam
4. Salal dam
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Salal dam

The correct answer is Salal dam.

• Salal dam is built on the Chenab river.

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• Salal dam:
  • It is also known as the Salal Hydroelectric Power Station.
  • It is located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. 
  • It is the first hydropower project built in Jammu and Kashmir by India under the Indus Water Treaty regime.
  • Chenab:
    • ​Origin: Baralacha La Pass
    • Tributaries:
      • Left​: Tawi River
      • Right: Marusadar River

• Nimoo Bazgo dam:
  • It is situated on the Indus river.
  • It is located in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
• Sewa II dam:
  • It is situated on the Sewa River which is a tributary of the Ravi River.
  • It is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Uri-II dam:
  • It is situated on the Jhelum River.
  • It is located in the Baramula district of Jammu and Kashmir.