Question

Which of the following statements regarding Indira Gandhi Canal are correct?

1. It gets its water from Sutlej River via Harike Barrage.

2. It was earlier called Rajasthan Canal.

3. It provides drinking water to five districts of Rajasthan.

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1 and 2 only

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 1 and 2 only

• Correct Answer: Option A) 1 and 2 only

• The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of India's largest irrigation projects and is of significant importance to Rajasthan.

• It gets its water from Sutlej River via Harike Barrage - TRUE. The Indira Gandhi Canal originates at Harike Barrage, a headwork that is located at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab. The canal draws its water primarily from the Sutlej River.

• It was earlier called Rajasthan Canal - TRUE. The canal project was initially named the Rajasthan Canal when it was conceived. It was renamed as the Indira Gandhi Canal in 1984 following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

• It provides drinking water to five districts of Rajasthan - FALSE. The Indira Gandhi Canal actually provides irrigation and drinking water to more than just five districts. It benefits several districts in northwestern Rajasthan including Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Churu. The canal system irrigates nearly 1.5 million hectares of land across these districts.