Q17
The multipurpose project irrigating maximum area in India is
A.
Beas
B.
Bhakra Nangal
C.
Damodar Valley
D.
Hirakud
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The multipurpose project irrigating maximum area in india is Hirakud. Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15km from Sambalpur in the state of Orissa in India. The Hirakud Dam was built in 1957. This dam is one of the longest man made dams in the world and one of the world’s longest earthen dams. The length of the dam is about 16 mi (26 km) and 55 km long. Hirakud Dam is the first major multipurpose river valley project that started after the India’s Independence.