B.P.S.C. TRE-3 July, 2024
Which of the following is called the longest canal in India?
aSethusamudram Ship Channel
bSharda Canal
cIndira Gandhi Canal✓ Correct
dMore than one of the above
eNone of the above
Explanation
India’s longest canal is the Indira Gandhi Canal. It enters Rajasthan near Hanumangarh and originates from the Harike Barrage in Punjab, located beyond the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers. The canal was constructed to irrigate the arid regions of western Rajasthan and to provide drinking water to the local population.
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