UPSC Prelims 2004 Q42: Geography – Indian Rivers & Water Resources
Consider the following statements:
1. Damodar Valley Corporation is the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India.
2. Damodar Valley Corporation includes thermal and gas power stations.
Which of these statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Damodar Valley Corporation
| Statement | Verdict |
|---|---|
| 1. First multipurpose river valley project of independent India | True — established in 1948 |
| 2. Includes thermal and gas power stations | True — thermal stations and a gas turbine station besides hydro |
Both statements are correct.
Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Statement 2 is also correct.
- (b) Incorrect. Statement 1 is also correct.
- (c) CORRECT. Both statements are correct.
- (d) Incorrect. Both statements are correct.
Key point
DVC: 1948, modelled on the Tennessee Valley Authority; Jharkhand and West Bengal.
Remember
DVC was India's first multipurpose river valley project after independence.
Common mistakes
- Thinking Bhakra was the first project.
- Believing DVC has only hydro stations.
- Mixing DVC with the Hirakud project.
Exam tip
DVC: Damodar river, Maithon, Panchet, Konar, Tilaiya dams.
Sources
- Damodar Valley Corporation — Annual Report 2003–04
- Damodar Valley Corporation Act, 1948