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Dams: questions and answer review

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11. Pakistan is going to start a mega dam on

پاکستان میں میگا ڈیم کہاں بنے جا رہا ہے۔

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Answer: Both a & b

Explanation Both A and B For the Government of Pakistan, the Diamer Bhasha Dam is an integral part of the country's future of green energy, and hydropower plays an important role in the renewed nationally determined contribution. Construction of the 4,800 MW facility began in June 2020 with an estimated completion cost of $ 14 billion.

12. Which dam has the largest electricity generating capacity in Pakistan?

پاکستان میں سب سے زیادہ بجلی پیدا کرنے کی صلاحیت کس ڈیم میں ہے؟

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Answer: Tarbela Dam

Explanation Tarbela Dam is located in the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the largest built over the River Indus It is 485 feet (148 m) high above the Indus riverbed. it is the largest earth-filled dam in the world It is construction began in 1968 it was Completed in 1976

13. The largest Concret Dam of the World is located in the USA. What is its name?

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Answer: Grand Coulee Daam

Explanation Grand Coulee Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Columbia River in the U.S. state of Washington It built to produce hydroelectric power and provide irrigation water. Constructed between 1933 and 1942, Grand Coulee originally had two powerhouses.

14. Rotterdam is the largest seaport of:

روٹرڈیم کس کی سب سے بڑی بندرگاہ ہے

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Answer: Europe

Explanation Rotterdam is the largest seaport in Europe *** the surface area of Rotterdam is over 12,600 hectares, the port of Rotterdam is the largest port in Europe.

15. Baglihar Dam is constructed by India on over which river?

بگلیہار ڈیم بھارت نے کس دریا پر بنایا ہے؟

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Answer: Chenab

Explanation The Baglihar Dam is constructed on the Chenab River It It is the first power project executed by the Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation. It is conceived in 1992 and approved in 1996. It is construction began in 1999. The dam opened in 2008 with an estimated cost of US$1 billion. It was commissioned in two stages : Stage I in 2008-09 and Stage II in 2015-16.

16. Which is the longest dam of India?

بھارت کا سب سے لمبا ڈیم کون سا ہے؟

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Answer: Hirakund Dam

Explanation Hirakund dam which is situated over Mahanadi river is 25 km long dam. It is situated in tribal state Odisha . Hirakund reservoir is 55 km long.

17. Wular Dam is constructed by India on river ________

وولر ڈیم بھارت نے کس دریا پر بنایا ہے۔

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Answer: Jhelum

Explanation Wular Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia. It is sited in Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The lake basin was formed as a result of tectonic activity and is fed by the Jhelum River.

18. Three Gorges Dam has world's largest power station. It is located in which country?

تھری گورجز ڈیم میں دنیا کا سب سے بڑا پاور اسٹیشن ہے۔ یہ کس ملک میں واقع ہے؟

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Answer: China

Explanation Location: Sandouping , Yiling District, Hubei , China (on Yangtze River) Type & Status: Hydroelectric gravity dam; world’s largest power station Construction Timeline: Began 14 December 1994 , opened in 2003 Completion: Fully completed in 2012 Capacity & Purpose: 22,500 MW; flood control, power generation, navigation Last verified on 15-01-2026

19. to make one's mark means:

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Answer: To gain distinction

Explanation to make one's mark means: To gain distinction کسی کی نشانی بنانے کا مطلب ہے: امتیاز حاصل کرنا The idiom "make one's mark" means to be successful and famous doing something **** ND04-12-2022

20. Altınkaya Dam is located in:

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Answer: Turkiye

Explanation The Altınkaya Dam is for irrigation and hydro power purposes, located in northern Turkiye. Altınkaya Dam was completed in 1988 .

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