Q. Which among the following is the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India?
Answer: Damodar Valley Project
Notes: The Damodar Valley Project is a large-scale irrigation and hydroelectric power generation project in the Damodar River valley in the Indian states of Jharkhand and West Bengal. The project includes the construction of several dams, canals, and power plants, and is intended to provide irrigation for agriculture, as well as generate electricity for the region. The project was initiated in the 1940s and 1950s, and has undergone several phases of development over the years. It is considered one of the most important and ambitious engineering projects in India.
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