Study the map carefully and answer the question.
Which of the following is the general direction of main canal shown on the map?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → North-East to South-West
The main canal begins at the Main Canal Head in the north-east, near Ganganagar, and runs to the Main Canal Tail in the south-west, near Jaisalmer. Its water flows the same way.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT:
Fig. 9.3: Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area |
