In which of the following states is the Somasila dam situated?

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  1. Kerala
  2. Telangana
  3. Maharashtra
  4. Andhra Pradesh

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Option 4 : Andhra Pradesh
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The correct answer is Andhra Pradesh.

  • Somasila dam is situated near Somasila, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.  

Key Points

  • The dam is constructed across the Penna River.  
  • The reservoir impounded by the dam has a surface area of 212.28 km2.

Additional Information

  • Cheruthoni is the largest and highest gravity dam in Kerala.
  • Nagarjuna Sagar Dam is built across the Krishna river, located between the Nalgonda district of Telangana state and the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Mulshi dam is located in the Mulshi taluka administrative division of the Pune district of Maharashtra
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