KBC Offline Quiz (September 2, 2021): In which state is the oldest dam of India built?
a. Assam
b. West Bengal
c. Gujarat
d. Tamil Nadu
Answer. d. Tamil Nadu
Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is an ancient dam in India. It is built across the Kaveri river flowing from Tiruchirapalli district to Thanjavur district.
The dam located in Tiruchirappalli district. Located at a distance of 15 km from Tiruchirapalli, 45 km from Tanjavur, the dam was originally constructed during the reign of Chola king Karikalan in c. 100 BCE – c. 100 CE.
It is the fourth oldest water diversion or water-regulator structures in the world and the oldest in India that is still in use. Because of its spectacular architecture, it is one of the prime tourist spots in Tamil Nadu.
The other question of today’s KBC Offline Quiz are:
In which state is the oldest dam of India built?Who is the author of the book of ‘Games of Thrones’?
Who won the Dronacharya Award for lifetime category 2019 in Kabbadi?
In which year did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
Who was the last Mughal Emperor?
What is the name of state bird of Himachal Pradesh?
Which poet has written the holy Hanuman Chalisa?
Who was the first president of Indian National Congress?
Who won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in General Field category 2020?
