Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Planning and development in Indian Context

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct about the water management policy related to the Indira Gandhi Canal?

a- The canal project envisages extensive irrigation of crops and pasture development in Stage I.

b- The canal project envisages protective irrigation in Stage-II.

Options:

Only statement a is correct.

Only statement b is correct.

Both statements are correct.

Neither of them is correct.

Correct Answer:

Neither of them is correct.

Explanation:

Measures proposed to promote sustainable development in the command area are meant to restore ecological balance. The first requirement is the strict implementation of a water management policy. The canal project envisages protective irrigation in Stage-I and extensive irrigation of crops and pasture development in Stage II.