Explore the major water bodies of India, including the highest dams, largest lakes, and magnificent waterfalls.
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Which of the following is the longest earthen dam in the world?
Options: Bhakra Nangal Dam, Tehri Dam, Hirakud Dam, Nagarjuna Sagar Dam
Answer: Hirakud Dam — Hirakud Dam in Odisha, built across the Mahanadi River, is the longest earthen dam in the world.
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Loktak Lake, famous for its floating islands (Phumdis), is located in which state?
Options: Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram
Answer: Manipur — Loktak Lake is located in Manipur and is famous for the Phumdis and the Keibul Lamjao National Park (the only floating national park in the world).
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Which waterfall in India is popularly known as the 'Niagara of India'?
Options: Jog Falls, Dudhsagar Falls, Chitrakote Falls, Shivanasamudra Falls
Answer: Chitrakote Falls — Chitrakote Falls on the Indravati river in Chhattisgarh is known as the Niagara Falls of India due to its horseshoe shape and immense width during monsoons.
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Tehri Dam, the highest dam in India, is built across which river?
Options: Ganga, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, Yamuna
Answer: Bhagirathi — Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand is built across the Bhagirathi River, which later joins the Alaknanda to form the Ganga.
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