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The Tehri Dam, one of the tallest dams in India, is constructed at the confluence of which two rivers in Uttarakhand?
A. Alaknanda and Mandakini
B. Bhagirathi and Bhilangana✓ Correct Answer
C. Yamuna and Tons
D. Kali and Dhauli Ganga
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Tehri Dam is a multi-purpose rock-fill embankment dam built on the Bhagirathi River just downstream of its confluence with the Bhilangana River in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. Alaknanda and Mandakini meet at Rudraprayag, while Yamuna and Tons merge further west. The Tehri reservoir plays a crucial role in hydroelectric power generation and water supply for northern India.
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