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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Damodar Valley Corporation:
  1. It is the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India.
  2. It comprises both thermal and gas power stations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Only 1
Notes: Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was established in 1948 and is regarded as the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India, aiming at flood control, irrigation, and power generation. DVC operates thermal and hydel power stations but does not have gas power stations, making statement 2 incorrect.
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