Previous year MCQs

Misc UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

The Garland Canal System in India was proposed by:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Dineshaw J. Dastur

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dineshaw J. Dastur”.
Captain Dinshaw J Dastoor proposed a Garland Canal to redistribute the water from one area to another.

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  3. C) 60 db
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