UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The Mekedatu project mentioned in the newspaper involves constructing a balancing reservoir on which river?

  1. Krishna
  2. Cauvery
  3. Godavari
  4. Narmada

Answer

Correct Answer

Cauvery

Explanation

The report identifies Mekedatu as a project to construct a balancing reservoir on the Cauvery. It notes Tamil Nadu's opposition and that the project had not received the Centre's approval. Krishna, Godavari and Narmada were not associated with Mekedatu in the article.

Topics: environment, inter-state river disputes, mekedatu balancing reservoir on cauvery, water resources