Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

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

Question:
Which of the following is/are the negative consequences of Indira Gandhi Canal system?
Options:
The intensive irrigation and excessive use of water has led to the emergence of soil salinity.
The intensive irrigation and excessive use of water have led to the emergence of environmental problems of waterlogging.
Both 1 and 2
There are no negative effects but only positive effects.
Correct Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
This programme has influenced the environmental conditions of the region both positively as well as negatively. The availability of soil moisture for a longer period of time and various afforestation and pasture development programmes under CAD have resulted in greening the land. This has also helped in reducing wind erosion and siltation of canal systems. But the intensive irrigation and excessive use of water has led to the emergence of twin environmental problems of waterlogging and soil salinity