Geography PYQ 174 of 587 · Irrigation, Canals & River Valley Projects · Irrigation and Canals

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

ABhakra Dam
BHathnikund Barrage
CHarike Barrage
DRanjit Sagar Dam
ENone of the above/More than one of the above

B.P.S.C. (C.D.P.O.) (Pre) 2018

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Correct answer: (c) Harike Barrage

Explanation

The Indira Gandhi Canal originates from the Harike Barrage in Punjab and extends into the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. The canal flows through the districts of Hanumangarh, Phalodi, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Sri Ganganagar.