In which state is the Mettur Dam located?

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In which state is the Mettur Dam located?

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Geography

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SSC

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0,16,17,10,16,5,2

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{'mettur dam': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'andhra pradesh': [5, 0, 4, 6], 'tamil nadu': [3, 0, 1, 1], 'karnataka': [5, 0, 6, 5], 'maharashtra': [1, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 2: Tamil Nadu. The Mettur Dam is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a major dam across the river Cauvery, which is one of the longest rivers in India. The dam is situated in the village of Mettur, in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. It was constructed in the year 1934 and serves multiple purposes such as irrigation, power generation, and flood control. The dam has a significant role in supporting agricultural activities in the region by providing water for irrigation. It also generates hydroelectric power, contributing to the state`s energy needs. The Tamil Nadu government is responsible for the maintenance and administration of the Mettur Dam.