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On which one of the following rivers is the Tehri hydropower complex located?

aAlaknanda
bBhagirathi
cDhauliganga
dMandakini
✓ Correct answer: b) Bhagirathi
ExplanationThe Tehri Hydropower Complex is located on the Bhagirathi river.This complex features a towering earth and rock-fill dam, one of the world’s tallest.The project has also spurred regional development in Garhwal including a new town and improved infrastructure.Bhagirathi River is considered the primary source stream of the Ganges.It emerges from the Gan- gotri Glacier in Uttarakhand 358

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