The Alamatti Dam is on the river

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Q: 23 (IAS/1997)
The Alamatti Dam is on the river

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Geography

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IAS

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The Alamatti Dam is on the river Krishna.

The Alamatti Dam, also known as the Almatti Dam, is a major reservoir and hydroelectric project located on the river Krishna in the state of Karnataka, India. It is situated near the town of Alamatti in the Bagalkot district. The dam plays a crucial role in water storage, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation in the region.

The Krishna River is one of the major rivers in India, originating in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra and flowing through Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh before eventually emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The Alamatti Dam is constructed on the Krishna River, and it helps in controlling and regulating the flow of water for various purposes, including irrigation, drinking water supply, and power generation.

Therefore, the correct answer is Krishna.