Q. The Damodar Valley Project is a joint venture of which states?
Answer: Bihar and West Bengal
Notes: The Damodar Valley Project was established in 1948 under the Damodar Valley Corporation Act. It is a joint venture of the Governments of India, West Bengal, and Bihar (now Jharkhand). The project manages flood control, irrigation, and power generation across the Damodar River basin. Key dams include Tilaiya, Maithon, and Panchet. The project primarily benefits the states of Jharkhand and West Bengal through these infrastructures.