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[#626] Kanhar Irrigation Project is located in
Correct Answer

(D) Sonbhadra

Explanation

Solution: Kanhar Irrigation Project is located downstream of the confluence of River Pagan with Kanhar near village Sugawan in Tehsil Dudhi of District Sonebhadra, Uttar Pradesh. It was originally approved by the Central Water Commission in September, 1976 at an initial budget of Rs. 27.75 Crores.

[#627] Nagwa Dam Canal is constructed on river
Correct Answer

(A) Karmnasa

Explanation

Solution: Nagwa Dam Canal has been constructed on the dam of river Karmnasa at Nagwa.

[#628] Which is the joint project of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh?
Correct Answer

(A) Ken Canal

Explanation

Solution: The Ken - Betwa inter linking of rivers project received the nod of the Union Cabinet in December last year. The project involves the transfer of water from Ken to the Betwa river through the construction of the Daudhan Dam and the canal linking the rivers.

[#629] Which of the following dams is constructed on the river Betwa?
Correct Answer

(D) Rajghat Dam

Explanation

Solution: The Rajghat Dam is an inter-state dam project of the governments of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh under construction on the Betwa River about 14 km from Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh and 22 km from Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh. This article about a dam, floodgate or canal in India is a stub.

[#630] Which of the following states is largely irrigated by tubewells in India?
Correct Answer

(D) Uttar Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: Uttar Pradesh has the highest tubewell irrigation area in India. The first tube well was dug in 1930 in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh accounts for 28% - 19% of the tube well-irrigated area of India.