WBCS.LIVE practice question

The Hirakud Dam is built near the city of _________ in Odisha.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Cuttack
  2. Rourkela
  3. Sambalpur
  4. Balasore

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sambalpur

Explanation: The correct answer is C. Sambalpur. Hirakud Dam, constructed on the Mahanadi River, is located near Sambalpur in western Odisha. It is one of the longest earthen dams in the world, stretching over 25 km with dykes. Commissioned in 1957, the dam plays a crucial role in flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.