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The Indira Gandhi Canal, one of the largest canal systems in India, draws its water from which river?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Sutlej
  2. Yamuna
  3. Luni
  4. Chambal

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Sutlej

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Sutlej šŸ“š Explanation: The Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike Barrage at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab. It was designed to provide irrigation and drinking water to the arid regions of northwestern Rajasthan. This massive engineering project has successfully transformed vast areas of the Thar Desert into fertile agricultural land.