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Which one of the following is the highest gravity dam in the world? |
| A. | Beas Dam |
| B. | Nangal Dam |
| C. | Bhakra Dam |
| D. | Hirakud Dam |
| Answer» C. Bhakra Dam | |
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Explanation: Currently, the tallest dam in the world is the Nurek Dam, an embankment dam in Tajikistan at 300 m high. The tallest arch dam is the recently completed 292 m high Xiaowan Dam in China. For gravity dams, the tallest is the 285 m high Grande Dixence Dam in Switzerland. When completed, a 335 m tall Rogun Dam also in Tajikistan could be the tallest, depending on the chosen design. Next in line is the 312 m Shuangjiangkou Dam currently under construction in China. Natural landslide dams are also quite competitive in height but not listed here. |
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