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The highest concrete gravity dam of India which is also the 2^nd highest such dam of the world is _______________

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asked Sep 5, 2023 in Irrigation Engineering by Carter (75.2k points)

The highest concrete gravity dam of India which is also the 2^nd highest such dam of the world is _______________

(a) Indira Sagar Dam

(b) Cheruthoni Dam

(c) Bhakra Nangal dam

(d) Tehri Dam

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answered Sep 16, 2023 by Greg (106k points)

Right choice is (c) Bhakra Nangal dam

Easiest explanation: Bhakra Nangal is the highest gravity dam in India with a height of 225 meters. It is built across the Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh. Cheruthoni dam and Indira Sagar dam is also a concrete gravity dam whereas Tehri dam is earthen and rockfill dam.

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