Question

Which is considered as the Worlds largest masonry dam ?

• A. Hirakud Dam
• B. Nagarjuna sagar Dam
• C. Tehri Dam
• D. Idukki Arch Dam

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Nagarjuna sagar Dam

• Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is the largest masonry dam in the world.

• It is built across the Krishna River in India.

• It is located on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states.

• This dam is constructed entirely using stone and cement mortar.

• The construction of this dam was completed in 1967.

• It has a height of approximately 124 meters.

• Its reservoir is one of the largest man-made lakes in India.

• It has 26 large gates installed to release water.

• This dam is mainly used for agriculture and electricity generation