Q. Consider the following statements:

1. Sardar Sarovar Dam has been built over the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh.
2. It would helps drought-prone and desert areas of Gujarat and Rajasthan.
3. It covers three states - Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/ are incorrect?
Answer: Only 1 and 3
Notes: Sardar Sarovar Dam has been built over the Narmada River in Gujarat. This is one of the largest water resource projects of India covering four states-Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Sardar Sarovar project meets the requirement of water in drought-prone and desert areas of Gujarat (9,490 villages and 173 towns) and Rajasthan (124 villages).

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