Question: Which of the following is the first multipurpose river valley project of the independent India?
A Bhakra-Nangal Project
B Tungabhadra Project
C Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
D Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Answer: Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)
| Aspect | Description |
| Name | Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) |
| Year of foundation | 1948 |
| Location | Operates in the Damodar River Basin, primarily in the states of West Bengal and Jharkhand, India. |
| Objectives | · Flood control
· Irrigation · Power generation · Regional economic development · Promotion of agriculture, industrialization and human settlement in the Damodar Valley |
| River System | Focused on harnessing the Damodar River and its tributaries. |
| Significance | Played a vital role in the industrialization and development of Eastern India, especially West Bengal and Jharkhand. |
| Organizational Structure | Governed by a Board of Directors and managed by a Chairman. |
| Achievements | Contributed significantly to regional development, infrastructure and power supply in the Damodar Valley region. |
| Status | DVC continues to operate and fulfill its objectives in the Damodar Valley region. |