GK Questions and Answers on the River Valley projects and Canals in India

The River Valley Projects are basically designed for the development of irrigation for agriculture and electricity through the construction of dams. Canal irrigation is the most important form of irrigation in India.

1. The barrage near Hanumanangar in Nepal has been constructed through which of the following river project?

A. Kosi Project

B. Raipur Project

C. Damodar Valley Project

D. Hirakund Project

Ans: A

Explanation: The Kosi project was consists of three units (i) A barrage near Hanumannagar in Nepal (ii) About 270 km long flood embankments and other protective works and (iii) the eastern Kosi Canal System. Hence, A is the correct option.

2. The Beas-Sutlej linkage and Pong Dam at Mukheriyan near Jalandhar has been constructed through which of the following river project?

A. Bhakra-Nangal Project

B. Beas Project

C. Chambal Project

D. Rihand Dam Project

Ans: B

Explanation: Beas project is joint venture of Punjab-Haryana- Rajasthan states. It consists of two units- (i) Beas-Sutlej linkage and (ii) Pong Dam at Mukheriyan near Jalandhar has been constructed. Hence, B is the correct option.

3. Which of the following river project built across the Mahanadi River?

A. Tungabhadra Dam

B. Damodat Valley Project

C. Hirakud Dam

D. Chamabal Project

Ans: C

Explanation: Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. Hence, C is the correct option.

4. Match the following

     Set I

a. Hirakud Dam        

b. Tungabhadra Dam

c. Triveni Canal                

d. Buckingham Canal       

    Set II

1. Cochrane Canal

2. Gandak River

3. Pampa Sagar

4. Longest man-made dam in the world

Code:

       a        b        c          d

A.    1        2        3         4

B.    4        3        2         1

C.    4        1        3         2

D.    1        4        2         3

Ans: B

Explanation: The correct match is given below-

Hirakud Dam- Longest man-made dam in the world       

Tungabhadra Dam- Pampa Sagar

Triveni Canal- Gandak River              

Buckingham Canal- Cochrane Canal

Hence, B is the correct option.   

5. Which of the following Canal Project is one of the longest canals of the Rayalseema (South Andhra Pradesh) region?

A. Sirhind Canal

B. Kakatiya Canal

C. Sharda Canal

D. Handri Neeva Canal Project

Ans: D

Explanation: Handri Neeva Canal Project is one of the longest canals of the Rayalseema (South Andhra Pradesh) region. It is 569 Km long and originates from Srisailam reservoir and runs through four districts namely Anantpur Chittoor, Kadapa and Kurnool. Hence, D is the correct option.

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6. Which of the following canal draws water from the from the river Damodar in West Bengal?

A. Sarda Canal

B. Eden Canal

C. Mutha Canal

D. Triveni Canal

Ans: B

Explanation: Eden Canal draws water from the from the river Damodar in West Bengal. Hence, B is the correct option.

7. Which of the following is one of the oldest canals in India?

A. Sampad Sagar Canal

B. Tilpara Dam Canal

C. Anicut Canal

D. Sarda Canal

Ans: C

Explanation: Anicut Canal is also known as Kallanai. It is an ancient dam, which is built (in running water) across the Kaveri River in Tiruchirappalli District in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. This was originally built by King Karikalan of the Chola Dynasty. Hence, C is the correct option.

8. Which of the following statement is correct about the inundations canals?

A. They are taken out from the rivers and do not have any kind of weir at their head to regulate the flow of water from the river.

B. Canals are found on the Peninsular India.

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

Ans: A

Explanation: Inundation Canals are taken out from the rivers and do not have any kind of weir at their head to regulate the flow of water from the river. These types of Canals are found on the Sutlej-Ganga plains and Brahmaputra valley. Hence, A is the correct option.

9. Which of the following statement is correct about the Perennial canals?

A. These canals maintain its flow of water throughout the year even during winter season and draw their water either from rivers or from reservoir of the river projects.

B. A weir is built below the intake of the canal, the intake itself being regulated by sluice gates.

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

Ans: C

Explanation: Perennial Canals are self-renewal attributes and maintain its flow of water throughout the year even during winter season and draw their water either from rivers or from reservoir of the river projects. A weir is built below the intake of the canal, the intake itself being regulated by sluice gates. Hence, C is the correct option.

10. Which of the following river project the first Independent Power Producer (IPP) project after the Government of India liberalized the power policy by inviting private sector participation in setting up a hydropower project on “BOO” basis?

A. Almatti Dam

B. Baspa Hydro-Electric Project

C. Beas Project

D. Bhadra Reservoir Project

Ans: B

Explanation: Baspa Hydro-Electric Project is the first Independent Power Producer (IPP) project after the Government of India liberalized the power policy by inviting private sector participation in setting up a hydropower project on “BOO” basis. It is located in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. It is the largest private hydroelectric project and has been built by Jaypee group. It is located on Baspa River, a tributary of the Sutlej. Hence, B is the correct option.

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