With which one of the following rivers is the Omkareshwar Project associated?
- AChambal
- BNarmadaCorrect
- CTapi
- DBhima
Explanation
The Omkareshwar Project is a multi purpose project located on the Narmada River in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. It is part of the larger Narmada Valley Development Project which aims to harness the river for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. The project is situated near the holy Omkareshwar temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which sits on an island in the Narmada River. Therefore, the project is directly associated with the Narmada River.
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