Identify the state in the map given below where the Hirakud dam is situated.

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Odisha

Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka

Telangana

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The correct option is 1st, as the state in the given map where Hirakud Dam is situated in Odisha.
It is located on the river of Mahanadi. It is a multipurpose river valley project, which means it is planned for many different purposes like irrigation, hydroelectricity generation, flood control, drinking water supply, providing water for industrial purposes, and even navigation. It was opened in 1957 and was one of the first dams built after independence. Hirakud Dam has a reservoir with the same name, i.e., Hirakud reservoir. Hirakud Dam is 55 km long and is considered the longest earthen Dam in the world.

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