Study the map carefully and answer the question.
Gravity flow of canal water is majorly found in which one of the following?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Right side of the main canal
A flow channel carries water that flows down the slope under the pull of gravity. In a lift canal, water is lifted up so that it can flow against the slope.
In the Indira Gandhi Canal, all the canals on the right bank of the main canal are flow channels, so gravity flow is found on the right side. All the lift canals start from the left bank.
Note: This question is taken from the Glossary of the NCERT book (India: People and Economy). Do not miss the Glossary and the Appendices while studying.
NCERT (2026-27): “Indira Gandhi Canal (Nahar) Command Area … In the lift canal, the water is lifted up to make it to flow against the slope of the land. All the lift canals of Indira Gandhi Canal system originate at the left bank of main canal while all the canals on the right bank of main canal are flow channels.”
NCERT (2025-26):
Glossary: Flow system or channel |
