Study the map carefully and answer the question.
Identify the districts through which the main canal is passing.
A. Churu
B. Ganganagar
C. Bikaner
D. Jaisalmer
E. Barmer
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → B, C and D only
On the map, the main canal starts at the Main Canal Head in Ganganagar district, runs south-west through Bikaner district and ends at the Main Canal Tail near Jaisalmer.
(A) Churu — Incorrect. Churu lies far to the east of the main canal.
(B) Ganganagar — Correct. The main canal enters Rajasthan here, at the Main Canal Head.
(C) Bikaner — Correct. The main canal passes through the north-western part of Bikaner district.
(D) Jaisalmer — Correct. The Main Canal Tail lies near Jaisalmer.
(E) Barmer — Incorrect. Barmer lies south of the Main Canal Tail, so the main canal does not reach it.
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 |
