Question

The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project, completed with the help of Japan, is on the river:

• A. Ganga
• B. Kaveri
• C. Godavari
• D. Narmada

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The question asks about the river on which the Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project is situated. This project was completed with the help of Japan. Let us explore the correct answer and validate it by reviewing each option. 

1. The Ganga River is one of the major rivers in India, but it is located primarily in the north of India. There is no notable association of the Paithan hydroelectric project with the Ganga river.
2. The Kaveri River flows through the southern part of India, primarily in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Jayakwadi hydroelectric project is not situated on this river.
3. The Godavari River is the second-longest river in India and flows through the state of Maharashtra, where the Jayakwadi Dam is constructed. The Paithan (Jayakwadi) Hydro-electric project is indeed located on this river.
4. The Narmada River flows through central India, primarily known for the Sardar Sarovar Dam, but it is not associated with the Paithan project.

Thus, after evaluating each of the options, the correct answer is the Godavari River.

Conclusion: The Paithan (Jayakwadi) hydro-electric project is located on the Godavari River. This conclusion is derived by assessing the geographical location and associations of the rivers provided in the options.