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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
| List-I (Reservoir) | List-II (State) |
|---|---|
| A. Stanley Reservoir | 1. Karnataka |
| B. Koyna Reservoir | 2. Maharashtra |
| C. Jalaput Reservoir | 3. Orissa |
| D. Bhadra Reservoir | 4. Tamil Nadu |
Codes:
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| (b) | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| (c) | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| (d) | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Explanation
The correct matching of reservoirs to their respective states is as follows: Stanley Reservoir is located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu and was formed by the Mettur Dam [t1][t7]. The Koyna Reservoir, associated with the Koyna Dam, is situated in the Sahyadri Mountains of Maharashtra [t3][t4]. The Jalaput Reservoir is a joint venture located on the Machkund River, forming the boundary between Odisha (formerly Orissa) and Andhra Pradesh; it is primarily associated with Odisha in geographical listings [t4]. The Bhadra Reservoir is located on the Bhadra River in the state of Karnataka [t4]. Therefore, the correct sequence for List-I (A-B-C-D) corresponding to List-II is 4 (Tamil Nadu), 2 (Maharashtra), 3 (Orissa), and 1 (Karnataka), which matches option (d).
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