Multiple choice

Which is the highest gravity dam in the world

  1. Hirakud

  2. Nagarjuna Sagar

  3. Srisailam

  4. Bakra Nangal Dam

  5. None of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bhakra Nangal Dam, built on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh, is indeed one of the highest gravity dams in the world at 226 meters. It's a concrete gravity dam, which means it relies on its own weight for stability. The dam is a major engineering achievement in India's infrastructure.

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