Practice 102 Irrigation multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.
Q1. The Indira Gandhi Canal (Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana — IGNP) receives water from which river?
Explanation
The IGNP receives water from the Sutlej and Beas rivers at the Harike Barrage in Punjab. It is the longest canal in India (649 km), designed to irrigate the Thar Desert areas of Rajasthan spanning Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Barmer.
Q2. Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell is in:
Explanation
Toorji ka Jhalra is a restored stepwell in the heart of Jodhpur's old city, near the clock tower.
Q3. Which dam in Rajasthan is the highest?
Explanation
Jakham Dam on the Jakham River in Pratapgarh district is the highest dam in Rajasthan at 81 meters. It was completed in 1986. Jawahar Sagar Dam (45m) and Rana Pratap Sagar Dam (53.8m) on the Chambal are shorter. Mahi Bajaj Sagar (43m) is the longest dam in Rajasthan.
Q4. IGNP Stage-I covers which districts?
Explanation
IGNP Stage-I covers Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and northern Bikaner, converting desert into fertile agricultural land.
Q5. Isarda Dam is built on which river?
Explanation
Isarda Dam is on the Banas River in Sawai Madhopur district. It is designed to augment water supply for Jaipur.
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Q6. Mansi Wakal Dam supplies water to which city?
Q7. Panchana Dam is on which river?
Q8. ASSERTION (A): The Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana (IGNP) is the largest canal irrigation project in India, bringing water from the Harike Barrage on the Sutlej-Beas confluence to the arid districts of north-western Rajasthan. REASON (R): The IGNP has not only expanded irrigated agriculture in the Thar Desert but has also contributed to demographic changes in the region, attracting migrant settlers from other states to cultivate newly irrigated lands. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Q9. Rajiv Gandhi Lift Canal is associated with which main canal?
Q10. Kadana Dam on the Mahi River is shared between Rajasthan and which state?
Q11. Parwan Multipurpose Dam Project is on which river?
Q12. The Indira Gandhi Canal (formerly Rajasthan Canal) originates from which location?
Q13. What is a 'Kund/Kundi' in Rajasthan's water harvesting?
Q14. Indira Gandhi Nahar Pariyojana (IGNP) receives water from which river?
Q15. Which rivers does ERCP plan to interlink?
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