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The highest concrete gravity dam of the world is the Grand Dixene dam in Switzerland whose height is ____________

(a) 325 m

(b) 317 m

(c) 285 m

(d) 272 m

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The correct answer is (c) 285 m

Explanation: This dam is a concrete gravity dam and is the highest gravity dam in the World with a height of 285 m. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectric power generation.

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