Bhakranangal is the highest multipurpose dam project in India. What is the name of the

Kamalasagar

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Surajkund

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Govindsagar

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FatehSagar lake

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Solution

The correct option is C
Govindsagar

The dam at Bhakra is the highest (226 mts) in project has a canal network of about 3402kms and provides irrigation to 14.6 lakh hectares. Delhi and Himachal Pradesh have benefitted from this project by way of getting irrigation and hydro-electric power. The reservoir created by this dam is called 'Govindasagar'.

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