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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 146 of 200

Q146
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Rivers, Lakes, Dams & Water Resources
Which is the longest dam in India?
  1. a.Hirakud dam
  2. b.Bhakra Nangal dam
  3. c.Nagarjuna Sagar dam
  4. d.Sardar Sarovar dam

Answer: (A) Hirakud dam

Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi in Odisha, about 25.8 km long including its dykes, is the longest dam in India. Bhakra is among the highest gravity dams, which makes it tempting, but it is far shorter.

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