Which of the following is the largest dam in Himachal Pradesh?a)Baira ...
Bhakra Dam is the largest dam in Himachal Pradesh.
Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The dam forms the Govind Sagar reservoir. The dam, located at a gorge near the (now submerged) upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh of height 226 m. The length of the dam (measured from the road above it) is 518.25 m and the width is 9.1 m. Its reservoir is known as "Gobind Sagar" stores up to 9.34 billion cubic metres of water.
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Which of the following is the largest dam in Himachal Pradesh?a)Baira ...
Explanation:
Bhakra Dam:
- Bhakra Dam is the largest dam in Himachal Pradesh and one of the highest gravity dams in India.
- It is located across the Sutlej River in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh.
- The dam has a height of 225 meters and a length of 520 meters.
- It has a reservoir capacity of 9.34 billion cubic meters, which is used for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control.
- Bhakra Dam is a multipurpose project that supplies water to the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
- The dam plays a crucial role in the economy and agriculture of the region.
Other Dams in Himachal Pradesh:
- Baira Siul Dam: Located in Chamba district, it is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric project.
- Bassi Dam: Located in Kangra district, it is a small dam used for irrigation.
- Chamera I Dam: Located in Chamba district, it is a hydroelectric project on the Ravi River.
Conclusion:
- Among the options provided, Bhakra Dam is the largest dam in Himachal Pradesh in terms of size, capacity, and significance.