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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Question
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The longest dam of India is the
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Hirakud Dam
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Nangal Dam
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Bhakra Dam
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Maithon Dam
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Hirakud Dam is located in the state of Orissa. It is the longest dam in India with a total length of 25.79 km. It is also in the list of the longest dams in the world. The Hirakud Dam is situated on the river Mahanadi.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hirakud Dam is the biggest artificial lake in Asia, with a reservoir holding around 743 km² at complete capacity, and water’s edge is about 639 km. On each side of the hills two observation towers has been built, one tower named as “Gandhi Minar” and second one is “Nehru Minar”.
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