Irrigation MCQ — 195 Practice Questions with Answers

Irrigation is a Geography of Rajasthan topic in the RAS/RPSC syllabus. This page gathers exam-style Irrigation multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations, so aspirants can test recall and revise frequently examined concepts.

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Q1. Consider the following statements about irrigation and water storage in Rajasthan: 1. A tanka is a traditional underground cylindrical rainwater storage structure, especially common in western Rajasthan. 2. Gambhiri Dam is on the Banas River near Chittorgarh. 3. Parwan Multipurpose Dam is on the Parwan River in Jhalawar district and is linked with irrigation and hydropower. 4. The ERCP aims to use surplus monsoon water from the Chambal and its tributaries for 13 water-deficit districts. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only

B 2 and 4 only

C 1, 3 and 4 only Correct

D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because a tanka is described as an underground cylindrical rainwater storage structure in western Rajasthan. Statement 2 is incorrect because Gambhiri Dam is on the Gambhiri River near Chittorgarh, not on the Banas. Statement 3 is correct because Parwan Multipurpose Dam is on the Parwan River in Jhalawar and is associated with irrigation and hydropower. Statement 4 is correct because ERCP is meant to harvest surplus monsoon water from the Chambal system and serve 13 water-deficit districts.

Q2. Which canal is called the 'Lifeline of the Desert'?

A Gang Canal

B Narmada Canal

C Bhakra Canal

D Indira Gandhi Canal Correct

Explanation

Indira Gandhi Canal (IGNP) is called the 'Lifeline of the Desert' as it brings water to arid western Rajasthan from the Sutlej-Beas system.

Q3. Consider the following statements about the Chambal Valley Project: 1. It is a joint venture of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. 2. Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar are associated with this project. 3. Bisalpur Dam is one of the three dams of the Chambal Valley Project. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only Correct

B 2 and 3 only

C Only 3

D 1 and 3 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because the Chambal Valley Project is described as a Rajasthan-Madhya Pradesh joint venture. Statement 2 is correct because the project includes Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar and Jawahar Sagar. Statement 3 is incorrect because Bisalpur Dam is on the Banas in Tonk, not one of these Chambal Valley dams.

Q4. Consider the following statements about the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project: 1. It aims to use surplus monsoon water from the Chambal and its tributaries. 2. It is designed to benefit 13 districts of eastern and southeastern Rajasthan. 3. It plans interlinking through canals and tunnels involving rivers such as Chambal, Parbati, Kalisindh, Banas, Banganga and Gambhir. 4. It receives Sutlej-Beas water from Harike Barrage. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A 1 and 2 only

B 2, 3 and 4 only

C 1 and 4 only

D 1, 2 and 3 only Correct

Explanation

Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. ERCP is tied to surplus monsoon water from Chambal and tributaries, is designed for 13 districts, and involves river interlinking through canals and tunnels. Statement 4 is incorrect because Harike Barrage and Sutlej-Beas water relate to IGNP, not ERCP.

Q5. Chambal Valley Development Project is a joint project of Rajasthan and which state?

A Haryana

B Madhya Pradesh Correct

C Uttar Pradesh

D Gujarat

Explanation

Chambal Valley Development Project is a joint venture of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, comprising Gandhi Sagar, Rana Pratap Sagar, and Jawahar Sagar dams.

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