Practice 101 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. Galwa Dam is on which river?
Explanation
Galwa Dam is on the Galwa River in Jhalawar district, used for irrigation in the Hadoti region.
Q3. Rajasthan Canal (IGNP) was conceived by which engineer?
Explanation
Kanwar Sain (Chief Engineer, Bikaner State) conceived the Rajasthan Canal idea in 1948. Construction began in 1958 and water reached Rajasthan in 1961.
Q4. Meja Dam is situated on which river?
Explanation
Meja Dam is on the Kothari River in Bhilwara district. The Kothari River originates from the Aravalli hills near Devgarh in Rajsamand district and joins the Banas at Nandrai. The dam provides drinking water to Bhilwara city.
Q5. Pipli pumping station is associated with which water project?
Explanation
Pipli pumping station is on the Bisalpur-Jaipur drinking water pipeline, lifting water from Bisalpur Dam to Jaipur city.
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Q6. 'Sem' problem in IGNP area refers to:
Q7. Panchana Dam is on which river?
Q8. The traditional water harvesting structure 'Jhalaras' were primarily used for:
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. What is the total length of the IGNP canal system?
Q12. The Indira Gandhi Canal (formerly Rajasthan Canal) originates from which location?
Q13. What is a 'Kund/Kundi' in Rajasthan's water harvesting?
Q14. Which project aims to divert surplus water of southern Rajasthan rivers to water-deficit eastern and southeastern Rajasthan?
Q15. Jaswant Sagar Dam is on which river?
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