Which of the following dams has generations of power more than irrigation as its main purpose?

A Gandhi Sagar
B Hirakud
C Periyar
D Tungabhadra

Correct Answer: Gandhi Sagar

Gandhi Sagar dams has generations of power more than irrigation as its main purpose. The Gandhi Sagar Dam is one of the four major dams built on India's Chambal River. The dam is located in the Mandsaur, Neemuch districts of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is a masonry gravity dam, standing 62.17 metres (204.0 ft) high, with a gross storage capacity of 7.322 billion cubic metres from a catchment area of 22,584 km2 (8,720 sq mi).
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