The Hirakud Dam is built on which river?

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A. Sutlej A.

B. Mahanadi B.

C. Bhagirathi C.

D. Krishna D.

Correct Answer: B সঠিক উত্তর: B

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The Hirakud Dam is built on the Mahanadi River in Odisha, India.
It is the longest earthen dam in the world, longest dam in India.
The Hirakud Dam was the first major multipurpose river valley project after India's independence. It's made of earth, concrete, and masonry, and forms a large reservoir called the Hirakud Reservoir or Hirakud Lake. The dam is a popular tourist attraction, with a 21 km stretch along the dykes that's good for driving.

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Correct Answer: B সঠিক উত্তর: B

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