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

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Q: 82 (IAS/2019)
What is common to the places known as Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati?

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Geography

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IAS

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The common feature among the places Aliyar, Isapur and Kangsabati is water reservoirs.

Aliyar Reservoir is a 6.48 square km reservoir located in the Aliyar village in Tamil Nadu. It is used for irrigation and hydropower generation.

Isapur Dam is a major irrigation project in Maharashtra, which is located in the Nashik district. The dam is constructed on the Godavari River and is used for irrigation purposes.

Kangsabati Dam is located on the Kangsabati River in West Bengal. It is a multipurpose dam used for irrigation, drinking water supply and hydroelectricity generation.

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