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UPSC Prelims 2019 Paper-1 📅 02 Jun, 2019

What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?

A
Recently discovered uranium deposits
B
Tropical rain forests
C
Underground cave systems
D
Water reservoirs
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UPSC Prelims
2019 • 02 Jun, 2019 • Paper-1
What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?
Correct Answer
Water reservoirs
Aliyar Location Context: The Aliyar Dam is a prominent reservoir located in the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, constructed for irrigation an......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2019
Ref. Subject Geography
Chapter -
Ref. Topic Indian Geography
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Aliyar Location Context ▼
The Aliyar Dam is a prominent reservoir located in the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, constructed for irrigation and power generation.
Isapur Location Context ▼
Isapur Dam is an earthfill dam built on the Penganga river in the state of Maharashtra, forming a major water reservoir.
Kangsabati Location Context ▼
The Kangsabati (or Mukutmanipur) dam in West Bengal creates a massive water reservoir serving significant irrigation needs in the region.
Conclusion ▼
The common geographical and infrastructural characteristic uniting all three locations is that they are well-known water reservoirs.
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