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Question : Which of the following dams is correctly paired with the state in which it is located?

Option 1: Tehri dam – Uttar Pradesh

Option 2: Hirakud dam – Odisha

Option 3: Bhakra Nangal dam – Tamil Nadu

Option 4: Nagarjuna dam – Rajasthan


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Correct Answer: Hirakud dam – Odisha


Solution : The correct option is Hirakud Dam – Odisha.

The Hirakud Dam is indeed located in the state of Odisha in India. The dam is built across the Mahanadi River and is one of the longest dams in the world. It serves multiple purposes, including flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.

  • The Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand.
  • Bhakra Nangal Dam is in Himachal Pradesh and was built over the Satluj River. This is the highest-gravity dam in India.
  • Nagarjuna Dam is situated on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and was built over the Krishna River.

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