Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:

Identify correct statements with reference to the Indira Gandhi Canal?

(A) The canal originates at Harike barrage in Rajasthan.
(B) It has also caused waterlogging and soil salinity.
(C) The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the largest canal systems in India.
(D) The Indira Gandhi Canal was previously known as the Rajasthan Canal.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A), (B) and (D) only

(A), (B) and (C) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(B), (C) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (B), (C) and (D) only

(A) The canal originates at Harike barrage in Rajasthan. (Incorrect). The canal originates at Harike barrage in Punjab.
(B) It has also caused waterlogging and soil salinity. (Correct)
(C) The Indira Gandhi Canal is one of the largest canal systems in India. (Correct)
(D) The Indira Gandhi Canal was previously known as the Rajasthan Canal. (Correct)