UPPSC 2015 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following canals has been taken out from Damodar river?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Edon Canal

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Edon Canal”.

The Edon Canal was taken out from the Damodar River in West Bengal, India in 1938.

Similar Questions:

Identify the correct sequence of the following states in terms of fish production in descending order:
  1. Gujarat, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu.
  2. Kerala, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu.
  3. Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu.
  4. Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala.
The Palk Bay is located between:
  1. Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambhat
  2. Andman and Nicobar Islands
  3. Gulf of Mannar and Bay of Bengal
  4. Lakshadweep an Maldives
Arrange the following atmospheric zones in terms of the distance from the earth’s surface in increasing order and select the correct answer from the code given below:

1. Thermosphere
2. Troposphere
3. Stratosphere
4. Mesosphere

Codes:
  1. 1, 3, 4, 2
  2. 2, 3, 1, 4
  3. 3, 4, 2, 1
  4. 2, 3, 4, 1
The Adam's Bridge begins from
  1. Dhanuskodi
  2. Mandapam
  3. Pamban
  4. Rameswaram
Which one of the following is evergreen fruit plant?`
  1. Apple
  2. Almond
  3. Peach
  4. Loquat
Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below:

Assertion (A): Punjab is an important exporter of rice.
Reason (R): This state leads in production of rice.

Code:
  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is false but R is true
  4. A is true but R is false
"The Himalayan Mountaineering Institute" is located at:
  1. Uttarkashi
  2. Dehradun
  3. Darjeeling
  4. Shillong
Which of the following peak is not located in India ?
  1. Gurla Mandhata
  2. Namcha Barwa
  3. Kamet
  4. Nanga Parbat
Which one of the following ecosystems covers the largest area of the earth's surface:
  1. Desert Ecosystem
  2. Grassland Ecosystem
  3. Mountain Ecosystem
  4. Marine Ecosystem
Time of zero-hour in Parliament is:
  1. 9 am to 10 am
  2. 10 am to 11 am
  3. 11 am to 12 noon
  4. 12 noon to 1.00 pm
Which one of the following is not a part of Fundamental Duties under Indian Constitution?
  1. To defend the country and render national service.
  2. To value and preserve the rich, heritage of our composite culture.
  3. To help in organizing Village Panchayats.
  4. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence.
Which of the following are not correctly matched ?

1. Copper - Chitradurga
2. Iron Ore - Ballari
3. Manganese - Bhilwara
4. Bauxite - Katni

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
  1. 1 and 2
  2. 2 and 3
  3. 1 and 3
  4. 2 and 4