Which one of the following pair is not matched correctly?
River Valley Projects – River

Question

Accepted Answer

Option 3 is correctly identified as the mismatched pair: Kakrapar – Narmada. The Kakrapar project is actually associated with the Tapi River, not the Narmada River. This is why Option 3 is the correct answer for the mismatched pair.

1. **Explanation for Option 3:**
   - The Kakrapar Dam is located on the Tapi River in the state of Gujarat, India. It is part of the Kakrapar Irrigation Project, which primarily serves the purpose of irrigation and flood control. The mention of the Narmada River in this context is incorrect, as the Narmada River is associated with other projects like the Sardar Sarovar Dam.

2. **Explanation for why other options are correct:**
   - **Option 1: Shivasamudram – Kaveri**
     - The Shivasamudram project is correctly matched with the Kaveri River. It is known for the Shivasamudram Falls, which is a significant hydroelectric power project located on the Kaveri River in Karnataka, India.
   
   - **Option 2: Pochampad – Godavari**
     - The Pochampad project, also known as the Sriram Sagar Project, is correctly associated with the Godavari River. It is a major irrigation project located in the state of Telangana, India, and serves the purpose of providing water for irrigation and drinking.
   
   - **Option 4: Ukai – Tapi**
     - The Ukai Dam is correctly matched with the Tapi River. It is a multipurpose project located in Gujarat, India, and is used for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control.

In conclusion, Option 3 is the correct answer because it inaccurately pairs the Kakrapar project with the Narmada River, whereas it is actually associated with the Tapi River. The other options are correctly matched with their respective rivers.