Diamer-Bhasha Dam has been planned on the river _________?
Correct answer: A. Indus
- A. Indus
- B. Jhelum
- C. Chenab
- D. Sutlej
Explanation
Diamer-Bhasha Dam is planned on the Indus River in Gilgit-Baltistan. The Indus is Pakistan’s principal river and supports the country’s largest irrigation system.
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