Geography · Dams and River Basins of India
Consider the following statements regarding the Sholayar Dam: Statement I: Sholayar Dam is a masonry gravity dam built across the Sholayar River, a tributary of the Chalakudy River basin. Statement II: The Sholayar Hydroelectric Project consists of multiple dams that together form a single reservoir system. Statement III: The Sholayar River originates in Tamil Nadu and flows westward into Kerala before joining the Chalakudy River system. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, and both of them explain Statement I.
- 2Both Statement II and Statement III are correct, but only one of them explains Statement I.
- 3Only Statement III is correct among Statements II and III.✓
- 4Neither Statement II nor Statement III is correct.
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Only Statement III is correct among Statements II and III.
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