Tarbela Dam is built on which river?
Correct answer: C. River Indus
- A. River Jhelum
- B. River Chenab
- C. River Indus
- D. River Ravi
Explanation
Tarbela Dam is built on the River Indus in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is one of the largest earth-filled dams in the world. Mangla Dam, by contrast, is built on the River Jhelum — the two are frequently confused in examination papers.
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About Rivers and Dams
Pakistan’s river system centres on the Indus and its major eastern and western tributaries, including their sources, courses, barrages and irrigation uses. Dams such as Tarbela, Mangla and Warsak are studied through their locations, rivers, purposes, reservoirs and power generation, with attention to the Indus Waters Treaty and water management.
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