On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri Hydropower Complex located?
- AAlaknanda
- BBhagirathiCorrect
- CDhauliganga
- DMandakini
Explanation
The correct answer is B because the Tehri Hydropower Complex is built on the Bhagirathi River in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located near the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Bhilangana rivers. While the other options like Alaknanda, Dhauliganga, and Mandakini are also major rivers in the Himalayan region and tributaries of the Ganga, the Tehri Dam specifically impounds the waters of the Bhagirathi River. It is one of the highest dams in the world and a major source of hydroelectric power in India.
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