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The famous Grand Anicut barrage is located on _______________ river.

(a) Krishna

(b) Cauvery

(c) Godavari

(d) Mahanadi

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My question comes from Important Barrages in India in division Seepage Theories and Weirs and Barrages Design of Irrigation Engineering

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Correct choice is (b) Cauvery

Explanation: This is located on the Cauvery river from Tamil Nadu state and is situated 193 km downstream of the famous Mettur Dam near Salem. The design flood discharge is 1.8 cusecs serving the irrigation needs of the adjoining areas.

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