Q. Mandal dam project was recently in news. Which of the following is true statement regarding the project? 1.It is being built on the North Koel River. 2.The project is wholly financed by the central government . 3.The principal tributaries of the North Koel River are Auranga and the Amanat. Select the correct option form the codes given below:
Answer: 1 and 3 only
Notes: The Mandal Dam project will help hectares of agricultural land in Jharkhand and Bihar to get irrigation facilities. North Koel River originates on Ranchi plateau in Jharkhand and joins the Sone River. The principal tributaries of the North Koel River are Auranga and the Amanat.

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