Q. Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) Dam, is a gravity dam, located in which state?
Answer:
Karnataka
Notes: The High Court of Karnataka has recently imposed a ban on all mining and quarrying activities within a 20-km radius of the historic Krishnarajasagar (KRS) Dam in Mandya district. It is located below the confluence of the river Kaveri with its tributaries, Hemavati and Lakshmana Tirtha. The KRS Dam, a gravity dam, stands as a tribute to Maharaja Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV and was designed by the renowned engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya. The court's decision aims to safeguard the dam and its surroundings, recognizing its historical and ecological significance.