Geography · Chapter 10 of 29

Irrigation, Canals & River Valley Projects: BPSC Prelims PYQs

15 previous-year questions on Irrigation, Canals & River Valley Projects, asked 1997–2024. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. 67th BPSC Prelims 2022

   The Pattiseema Project is associated with the integration of which of the following rivers?

   1. AKrishna and Kaveri
   2. BKrishna and Godavari
   3. CGodavari and Mahanadi
   4. DGanga and Brahmaputra
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. 48th–52nd BPSC Prelims 2008

   The maximum irrigation potential of India is created through:

   1. AMajor Projects
   2. BMinor projects & Major Projects
   3. CMinor Projects
   4. DMedium Projects
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. BPSC CDPO Prelims 2018

   The origin of the Indira Gandhi Canal, which irrigates the Thar Desert, is -

   1. ABhakra Dam
   2. BHathnikund Barrage
   3. CHarike Barrage
   4. DRanjit Sagar Dam
   5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. BPSC TRE-3 (Jul 2024)

   Which of the following is called the longest canal in India?

   1. ASethusamudram Ship Channel
   2. BSharda Canal
   3. CIndira Gandhi Canal
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. BPSC TRE-3 (Jul 2024)

   For what purpose is water used the most in India?

   1. ADomestic
   2. BIndustries
   3. CIrrigation
   4. DMore than one of the above
   5. ENone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. 42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

   Bhakra Nangal is a joint project of –

   1. AHaryana, Punjab and Rajasthan
   2. BHaryana, Punjab and Delhi
   3. CHimachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab
   4. DPunjab, Delhi, Rajasthan
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

   On which river is the Bhakra Nangal dam built?

   1. ARavi
   2. BIndus
   3. CChenab
   4. DSutlej
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. 43rd BPSC Prelims 1999

   Which of the following is the oldest hydropower station in India?

   1. AMayurakshi
   2. BMachkund
   3. CPallivasar
   4. DShivsamudram
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. 56th–59th BPSC Prelims 2014

   ‘Nagarjuna Sagar Multipurpose Project’ is on which river?

   1. ATapti
   2. BKosi
   3. CGodavari
   4. DKrishna
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    On which river is the Hirakud Dam constructed?

    1. AShivnath
    2. BNarmada
    3. CMahanadi
    4. DSon
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. 45th BPSC Prelims 2001

    Maithon, Belpahari and Tilaya dams are constructed on the river-

    1. ADamodar
    2. BBarakar
    3. CKonar
    4. DBokaro
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. 44th BPSC Prelims 2000

    When was the Damodar Valley Corporation established?

    1. A1950
    2. B1954
    3. C1948
    4. D1947
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. 65th BPSC Prelims 2019

    On which river did Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently lay the foundation stone for the Mandal Dam project?

    1. AKosi
    2. BBurhi Gandak
    3. CFalgu
    4. DNorth Koel
    5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. 66th BPSC Prelims Re-exam 2020

    Rana Pratap Sagar Hydroelectric Project on Chambal River is located in the State of :

    1. AMadhya Pradesh
    2. BRajasthan
    3. CUttar Pradesh
    4. DChhattisgarh
    5. ENone of the above / more than one of the above
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. BPSC TRE-1 (Aug 2023)

    Which two countries signed the Kosi Irrigation and Hydroelectric Project Agreement in 1954?

    1. AIndia and Bangladesh
    2. BIndia and China
    3. CIndia and Nepal
    4. DMore than one of the above
    5. ENone of the above
    Answer and explanation →