Bihar Special GK PYQ 323 of 603 · Agriculture and Irrigation

Which districts in Bihar will benefit from the Kosi Mechi Link Project?

  1. APatna, Nalanda, Gaya, Siwan
  2. BDarbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Begusarai
  3. CAraria, Purnia, Kishanganj, Katihar
  4. DMore than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, Katihar

Explanation

The Kosi–Mechi Link Project is an intra-state river-linking project within Bihar. Under this project, the Eastern Kosi Main Canal will be redeveloped and extended up to the Mechi River. This will provide irrigation facilities in about 2,10,516 hectares of additional area during the Kharif season. The main beneficiary districts will be Araria, Purnia, Kishanganj, and Katihar.

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