Question

In which of the following states is the Mettur Dam located?
1. Telangana
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Karnataka
4. Tamil Nadu

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Tamil Nadu

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

• The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India and also the largest in Tamil Nadu, located across the river Cauvery.
• Mettur is known for its huge dam, power generation, chemical manufacturing, and aluminium production.
• Most of the water requirements for irrigation in Tamil Nadu is provided by the Mettur Dam.
• The Mettur Dam is also called Stanley Reservoir.
• The dam was made in the year 1934 (after 9 years of foundation stone).
• The maximum height and width of the dam are 214 and 171 feet respectively.

State	Famous Dams
Telangana	Nizam Sagar Dam, Kamareddy in river Godavari. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Nalconda in river Krishna.
Andhra Pradesh	Nagarjuna Sagar Dam, Vijaypuri in Krishna river. Srisailam Dam, Srisailam in Krishna river.
Karnataka	Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, Mysore in river Kaveri. Tungabhadra Dam, Hampi in river Tungabhadra. Almatti Dam, North Karnataka in river Krishna.