Indian Geography UPPSC 1992 GS-I
Question

Indira Canal (Rajasthan) originates from?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Sutluj

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sutluj”.

Indira Canal is the largest canal in India. This canal starts at the confluence of Sutlej and Beas rivers near Harke Barrage and ends in the irrigation facilities of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan.

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