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The Somasila Dam is located in which state?
Answer: Option C
THE SOMASILA DAM IS A DAM CONSTRUCTED ACROSS THE PENNA RIVER NEAR SOMASILA IN NELLORE DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH. THE RESERVOIR IMPOUNDED BY THE DAM HAS A SURFACE AREA OF 212.28 KM2 WITH LIVE STORAGE CAPACITY OF 1.994 KM3. IT IS THE BIGGEST STORAGE RESERVOIR IN PENNA RIVER BASIN AND CAN STORE ALL THE INFLOWS FROM ITS CATCHMENT AREA IN A NORMAL YEAR.
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THE SOMASILA DAM IS A DAM CONSTRUCTED ACROSS THE PENNA RIVER NEAR SOMASILA IN NELLORE DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH. THE RESERVOIR IMPOUNDED BY THE DAM HAS A SURFACE AREA OF 212.28 KM2 WITH LIVE STORAGE CAPACITY OF 1.994 KM3. IT IS THE BIGGEST STORAGE RESERVOIR IN PENNA RIVER BASIN AND CAN STORE ALL THE INFLOWS FROM ITS CATCHMENT AREA IN A NORMAL YEAR.
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