Q137
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Rivers, Lakes, Dams & Water Resources
Name the longest dam in India?
- a.Bhakra Nanal
- b.Rihand
- c.Hirakud
- d.Nagarjuna Sagar
Answer: (C) Hirakud
The Hirakud dam on the Mahanadi near Sambalpur in Odisha, about 25 km long including its earthen dykes, is the longest dam in India. The Bhakra dam on the Sutlej, which forms the Gobind Sagar reservoir, is one of the highest concrete gravity dams. The Rihand dam in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, forms the Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar. Nagarjuna Sagar on the Krishna is one of the largest masonry dams in the world.