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QWhich is the longest Dam in India?

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  • A Tehri Dam ✔ ✖
  • B Bhakra Nangal Dam ✔ ✖
  • C Hirakud Dam ✔ ✖
  • D Nagarjuna Sagar Dam ✔ ✖
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Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. Behind the dam extends a lake, Hirakud Reservoir, 55 km (34 mi) long. It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after India's independence.

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