With reference to the various multipurpose projects in India, which one among the following statements is not correct ?

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Q: 81 (CAPF/2014)
With reference to the various multipurpose projects in India, which one among the following statements is not correct ?

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Geography

question_exam: 

CAPF

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{'various multipurpose projects': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'machkund project': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'joint venture': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'parambikulam aliyar project': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'mayurakshi project': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'rajasthan': [0, 0, 1, 18], 'kerala': [7, 2, 0, 3], 'odisha': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'madhya pradesh': [16, 0, 16, 28], 'andhra pradesh': [5, 0, 4, 6], 'chambal valley project': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'tamil nadu': [3, 0, 1, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'west bengal': [1, 0, 0, 3]}

Option 1: Machkund project is a joint venture of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.

This statement is correct. The Machkund project is indeed a joint venture between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The Machkund River forms the boundary between the two states, and the project aims to harness the water resources of the river for irrigation, hydropower generation, and drinking water supply.

Option 2: Parambikulam Aliyar project is a joint venture of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

This statement is correct. The Parambikulam Aliyar project is a joint venture between Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The project involves the construction of dams across the Parambikulam and Aliyar rivers to create reservoirs that serve multiple purposes, including irrigation, hydropower generation, and drinking water supply.

Option 3: Mayurakshi project is a joint venture of Odisha and West Bengal.

This statement is incorrect. The Mayurakshi project is not a joint venture between Odisha and West Bengal. It is a multipurpose project located in the state of West Bengal. The project involves the construction of dams and reservoirs on the Mayurakshi River for irrigation, drinking water supply, and industrial use.

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