The highest concrete gravity dam of India which is also the 2nd highest such dam of the world is _______________

The highest concrete gravity dam of India which is also the 2nd highest such dam of the world is _______________ Correct Answer Bhakra Nangal dam

Bhakra Nangal is the highest gravity dam in India with a height of 225 meters. It is built across the Sutlej river in Himachal Pradesh. Cheruthoni dam and Indira Sagar dam is also a concrete gravity dam whereas Tehri dam is earthen and rockfill dam.
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