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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (a) Colorado (b) Da

Let us do this matching slowly. In Dams, the pairs fit together as in 4 3 1 2. That is the answer. Do not try to remember the code first. Remember the pairs, say them once, and the code will make sense on its own.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre) 2013 UP UDA/LDA (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Dams and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Which of the following is not correctly matched?

For this pair question, check the pair slowly. In Dams, the pair that matches rightly is Hoover - Tennessee. That is the answer. If you know one pair well, you can answer it. Keep pairs as small stories, not as lists.

Ref: [UPPCS (Pre)(Re. Exam) 2015] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Dams and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The place where China has started construction of a dam on Brahmaputra River in Nov. 2010 is

Here is how I remember it. the place where China has started construction = Zangmu. That is it. In Dams, this pair is famous. I tell students to learn it as one line, not as a big theory. If you do that, this question takes only a few seconds.

Ref: [Andhra Pradesh PSC (Pre) 2019 UPPCS (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Dams and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

World’s longest sea bridge has been built on

The main idea is really simple. In Dams, world’s longest sea bridge has been built is always linked with Jiaozhou Bay. That is the point the question is checking. Once you know this link, you will feel confident. It is one of those questions that rewards simple revision.

Ref: [UP Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Dams and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Itaipu Dam built on the river Parana is one of the largest dams in the world. Which of the following two countries have

This one is a favourite in exams. In Dams, whenever you see Itaipu Dam built on the river Parana, the answer is Brazil and Paraguay. I have seen students get it right just by remembering this one line. So do not overthink it. Learn this pair and you are good.

Ref: [IAS (Pre) 1995] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Dams and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

The Aswan High Dam is located in

In Dams, there is a simple fact that answers this. The Aswan High Dam is located in is Egypt. That is all the question wants. Many students get it right because they have heard this line before. Now you have heard it too, so it will stay with you.

Ref: [Jharkhand PCS (Pre) 2013] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Dams and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.

Kariba dam has been built on the river

Okay, so here is the simple version. Kariba dam has been built on the points to Zambezi. In Dams, this is taught as a basic fact. You do not need a long story for it. Just remember the connection and move on. It will come back to you in the exam.

Ref: [UPRO/ARO (Pre) 2016] | NCERT Geography textbooks and Goh Cheng Leong, Certificate Physical and Human Geography, discuss Dams and explain the geographical concepts and processes that support the correct answer for this question.