On which river is Meja Dam built?

Appeared in: Raj. CHO -2024

Explanation

The Meja Dam is a significant water reservoir located in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan.
It is constructed across the Kothari River, which is a tributary of the Banas River.
The primary purpose of the dam is to provide water for irrigation and to supply drinking water to the city of Bhilwara and surrounding areas.

Option A: The Mansi River is associated with the Mansi-Wakal project, which is designed to supply water to Udaipur city, not the Meja Dam.
Option B: The Parvati River has the Parvati Dam built on it, located in the Dholpur district of Rajasthan. It is part of the Chambal river basin.
Option C: The Khari River, another tributary of the Banas, has the Khari Dam built on it near Asind in the Bhilwara district, but it is a separate project from the Meja Dam.

Visual 1: Map - A map of Rajasthan highlighting the major rivers (Banas, Chambal, Luni, etc.) and the locations of key dams, including Meja Dam on the Kothari River. This helps visualize the river systems and the geographical context of the question.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Geography of Rajasthan - Dams and Rivers as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
This is a general knowledge question, not a clinical one. However, understanding major water sources like dams is relevant to public health.
Large dams are crucial for providing a stable supply of safe drinking water to urban and rural populations, which is a cornerstone of preventing waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery.
What if? - If a region experiences a severe drought and the Meja Dam's water level drops critically, public health nurses would need to be involved in community education about water conservation, managing waterborne disease outbreaks, and monitoring for signs of malnutrition due to crop failure.

How to Approach the Question

This is a factual recall question based on general knowledge, specifically the geography of Rajasthan.
First, identify the key terms in the question: 'Meja Dam' and 'river'.
Access your knowledge base about major infrastructure projects and rivers in India, focusing on Rajasthan.
Evaluate each option by trying to match the river with the dam.
Recall or deduce that the Meja Dam is a major landmark in Bhilwara.
Connect Bhilwara's water supply to the Kothari River, thus identifying it as the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

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