Question

Which is the longest dam in India?

• A. The Hirakud Dam
• B. Bhakra Nangal Dam
• C. Sardar Sarovar Dam
• D. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The Hirakud Dam

Highest Peak	Mt K2 known as Godwin Austin or Qagir (8611 m)
Highest Dam	Bhakra (226m) on Sutlej river in Punjab
Longest River	Ganga (2510 km)
Longest Dam	Hirakud on Mahanadi river in Odisha
Longest Coast Line	Gujarat coast followed by Andhra coast
Longest Canal	Indira Gandhi Canal, also called Rajasthan Canal
Longest Beach	Marina beach in Chennai
Coldest Place	Drass in J&K (-45°C)