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HIGHEST LONGEST BIGGEST LARGEST DEEPEST SMALLEST IN INDIA
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Question
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Which is the longest dam in India?
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Tehri dam
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Bhakra dam
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Hirakud dam
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Sardar Sarovar dam
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Only 15 kms. north of Sambalpur, the longest earthen dam of the world stands in its lone majesty across the great river Mahanadi, which drains an area of 1, 33, 090 Sq. Kms., more than twice the area of Shrilanka.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. It is the longest dam in the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -This dam is one of the longest man made dams in the world and one of the world’s longest earthen dams. The length of the dam is about 16 mi (26 km) and 55 km long. Hirakud Dam is the first major multipurpose river valley project that started after the India’s Independence. Shri M.
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