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The 'Sardar Sarovar Dam' has been built across which major westward-flowing river of India?
A. Tapti River
B. Narmada River✓ Correct Answer
C. Sabarmati River
D. Mahi River
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a massive concrete gravity structure constructed across the Narmada River, which flows westward into the Arabian Sea through the rift valley. Rivers like the Tapti and Mahi are also westward-flowing but host different major dam projects such as Ukai and Kadana respectively. The Narmada Valley Project is among the largest multi-purpose river valley ventures undertaken in independent India.
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