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_____, built around first century, is still in use and considered to be the oldest water-regulatory structure in the world.

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Kalingarayan
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Thadapalli
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Kallanai
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The correct option is C Kallanai
Kallanai built around first century, is still in use and considered to be the oldest water-regulatory structure in the world.
Kallanai Dam built in the 2nd century AD, is one of the oldest dams in the world. It straddles the Kaveri river in Tamil Nadu, India. The Indian ruler Karikala Chola of the Chola Dynasty is credited with the construction of this dam.

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