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(Q) Which one of the following is the highest gravity dam in India ?

A) Hirakud Dam
B) Nangal Dam
C) Bhakra Dam
D) Beas Dam

View Answer C) Bhakra Dam

Explanation : The Bhakra dam is 226 meters high. It is the highest gravity dam in India and the reservoir created by the dam is called Gobind Sagar. Hirakud is the longest dam in India. It is the most important multipurpose project of Odisha.
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(Q) Which is the highest dam in india ?

A) Rihand Dam
B) Bhavani Sagar dam
C) Tungabhadra Dam
D) Tehri Dam

View Answer D) Tehri Dam (Uttarakhand)

Explanation : The Tehri Dam is located in the state of Uttarakhand. It is the highest Dam in India with a height of 260.5 metres. It is also listed in the top ten highest dams in the world. This Dam is situated on the river Bhagirathi.
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