Context:
Betwa river is struggling to maintain its natural flow due to human led developments.
Betwa River:
- Known as Vetravati in Sanskrit.
- Right bank tributary of the Yamuna River.
- Origin – Rises in the Vindhya Range
- Confluence – Joins the Yamuna River near Hamirpur (Uttar Pradesh).
- Flows through – Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
- Major tributaries – Halali and Dhasan Rivers
- Dams – Rajghat, Paricha and Matatila dams
- Cultural & Historical Significance –
- Chedi Kingdom’s capital, Suktamati, was situated on its banks.
- Referenced in the Mahabharata.
- Betwa River Board (BRB) – Established under the Betwa River Board Act, 1976.
- Ken-Betwa River Link Project – Approved in 2021 for interlinking rivers to address water scarcity and irrigation needs.
Source: NDTV
Previous Year Question
Consider the following information:
Waterfall: Region: River
1. Dhuandhar: Malwa: Narmada
2. Hundru: Chota Nagpur: Subarnarekha
3. Gersoppa: Western Ghats: Netravati
In how many of the above rows is the given information correctly matched?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2024 Prelims]
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Dhuandhar Falls is located in Jabalpur district, Madhya Pradesh, created by the Narmada River. Jabalpur is in the Mahakoshal region, not the Malwa region. Gersoppa Falls, also known as Gerusoppa Falls and Jogada Gundi, is created by the Sharavathi River, falling from a height of 253 m (830 ft).