Q1. Which of the following areas was not covered in the first stage of the Indira Gandhi Canal project?
A Barmer Correct
B Ganganagar
C Hanumangarh
D Bikaner
Explanation
The first stage of the Indira Gandhi Canal project primarily served the north-western districts, especially Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and parts of Bikaner. Barmer belongs to the later south-western extension of canal influence and was not covered in the first stage. Ganganagar is one of the earliest and most direct command areas. Hanumangarh was also part of the first-stage command. Bikaner, particularly its northern and western parts, was included in the initial stage's irrigation spread.