In this question, we are asked to match the dams with the states in which they are situated. The dams and their corresponding states are as follows:
Dam A: Hirakud
Dam B: Mettur
Dam C: Mahanadi
Dam D: Almatti
The states are:
State 1: Chhattisgarh
State 2: Orissa
State 3: Karnataka
State 4: Tamil Nadu
From the given options, we need to find the correct code. Option 2 has the code sequence 2 2 4 1 3. This means that Dam A (Hirakud) is situated in State 2 (Orissa), Dam B (Mettur) is situated in State 2 (Orissa), Dam C (Mahanadi) is situated in State 4 (Tamil Nadu), and Dam D (Almatti) is situated in State 1 (Chhattisgarh). Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.