{"id":22698,"date":"2024-01-19T13:07:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T13:07:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=22698"},"modified":"2024-03-20T07:21:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T07:21:09","slug":"upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC NCERT Notes &#8211; Geography &#8211; Irrigation and Multi-Purpose Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-support-program-with-test-series\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"47045\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bannner-1600-x-1600-2400-x-1392-px-1280-x-300-px-1024x300.png\" alt=\"PSP 2025\" class=\"wp-image-47045\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Irrigation is the practice of applying controlled amounts of water to land to help grow crops, landscape plants, and lawns. Irrigation water can come from groundwater (extracted from springs or by using wells), from surface water (withdrawn from rivers, lakes or reservoirs) or from non-conventional sources like treated wastewater, desalinated water, drainage water, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e12cc7095aa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Types_of_Irrigation_Projects\" title=\"Types of Irrigation Projects\">Types of Irrigation Projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Modern_Methods_of_Irrigation_in_India\" title=\"Modern Methods of Irrigation in India\">Modern Methods of Irrigation in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Sources_of_Irrigation\" title=\"Sources of Irrigation\">Sources of Irrigation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Irrigation_by_Irrigation\" title=\"Irrigation by Irrigation\">Irrigation by Irrigation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Irrigation_by_Wells_and_Tubewells\" title=\"Irrigation by Wells and Tubewells\">Irrigation by Wells and Tubewells<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Irrigation_through_Tanks\" title=\"Irrigation through Tanks\">Irrigation through Tanks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Pond_Irrigation\" title=\"Pond Irrigation\">Pond Irrigation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Multi-purpose_Projects_in_India\" title=\"Multi-purpose Projects in India\">Multi-purpose Projects in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Command_Area_Development_Programme_CADP\" title=\"Command Area Development Programme (CADP)\">Command Area Development Programme (CADP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Damodar_Valley_Project\" title=\"Damodar Valley Project\">Damodar Valley Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Hirakud_Dam_Project\" title=\"Hirakud Dam Project\">Hirakud Dam Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Kosi_Project\" title=\"Kosi Project\">Kosi Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Rihand_Valley_Project\" title=\"Rihand Valley Project\">Rihand Valley Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Chambal_Valley_Project\" title=\"Chambal Valley Project\">Chambal Valley Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Gandak_Project\" title=\"Gandak Project\">Gandak Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Tehri_Dam_Project\" title=\"Tehri Dam Project\">Tehri Dam Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Polavaram_Project\" title=\"Polavaram Project\">Polavaram Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Mayurakshi_Project\" title=\"Mayurakshi Project\">Mayurakshi Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Sharavathi_Project\" title=\"Sharavathi Project\">Sharavathi Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Koyna_Project\" title=\"Koyna Project\">Koyna Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Nathpa_Jhakri_Project\" title=\"Nathpa Jhakri Project\">Nathpa Jhakri Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Ukai_Project\" title=\"Ukai Project\">Ukai Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Parambikulam_Aliyar_Project\" title=\"Parambikulam Aliyar Project\">Parambikulam Aliyar Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Kishanganga_Project\" title=\"Kishanganga Project\">Kishanganga Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Baglihar_Project\" title=\"Baglihar Project\">Baglihar Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Ken_Betwa_Link_Project\" title=\"Ken Betwa Link Project\">Ken Betwa Link Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Sutlej-Yamuna_Link_Project\" title=\"Sutlej-Yamuna Link Project\">Sutlej-Yamuna Link Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Krishna-Godavari_Link_Project\" title=\"Krishna-Godavari Link Project\">Krishna-Godavari Link Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#_The_Krishna_Water_Disputes_Tribunal_KWDT\" title=\"&nbsp;The Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT)\">&nbsp;The Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Dantiwada_Project\" title=\"Dantiwada Project\">Dantiwada Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Pancheshwar_Multipurpose_Project\" title=\"Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project\">Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Bunakha_Project\" title=\"Bunakha Project\">Bunakha Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Renuka_Dam_Project\" title=\"Renuka Dam Project\">Renuka Dam Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Beas_Project\" title=\"Beas Project\">Beas Project<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Sardar_Sarovar_Project\" title=\"Sardar Sarovar Project\">Sardar Sarovar Project<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#List_of_the_Project_Location_StateUnion_Territories_and_their_Purpose\" title=\"List of the Project, Location, State\/Union Territories and their Purpose\">List of the Project, Location, State\/Union Territories and their Purpose<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#National_Water_Grid_Mission\" title=\"National Water Grid Mission\">National Water Grid Mission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#National_River_Conservation_Plans\" title=\"National River Conservation Plans\">National River Conservation Plans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#National_Water_Mission\" title=\"National Water Mission\">National Water Mission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Pradhan_Mantri_Krishi_Sinchayee_Yojana_PMKSY\" title=\"Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)\">Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Prelims_Facts\" title=\"Prelims Facts\">Prelims Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\" title=\"UPSC NCERT Practice Questions\">UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#1_Who_is_regarded_as_the_pioneer_of_irrigation_work_in_South_India_UKPSC_Pre_2016\" title=\"1. Who is regarded as the pioneer of irrigation work in South India? UKPSC (Pre) 2016\">1. Who is regarded as the pioneer of irrigation work in South India? UKPSC (Pre) 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#2_Which_state_in_India_has_the_largest_extent_in_irrigation_percent_UKPSC_Pre_2016\" title=\"2 Which state in India has the largest extent in irrigation percent)? UKPSC (Pre) 2016\">2 Which state in India has the largest extent in irrigation percent)? UKPSC (Pre) 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#3_Which_of_the_following_isare_the_advantages_advantages_of_practicing_drip_irrigation_IAS_Pre_2016\" title=\"3. Which of the following is\/are the advantages\/ advantages of practicing drip irrigation? IAS (Pre) 2016\">3. Which of the following is\/are the advantages\/ advantages of practicing drip irrigation? IAS (Pre) 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#4_AImwhidby_ateweldi_the_maximum_area_is_UKPSC_Pre_20061617\" title=\"4, AImwhidby ateweldi, the maximum area is UKPSC (Pre) 2006,16,17\">4, AImwhidby ateweldi, the maximum area is UKPSC (Pre) 2006,16,17<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#5_The_Chambal_canal_irrigation_project_is_related_to_MPPSC_Pre_2021\" title=\"5. The Chambal canal irrigation project is related to MPPSC (Pre) 2021\">5. The Chambal canal irrigation project is related to MPPSC (Pre) 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#6_Which_of_the_following_pairs_is_not_correctly_matched\" title=\"6. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?\">6. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#7_The_Polavaram_Project_is_associated_with_the_river\" title=\"7. The Polavaram Project is associated with the river\">7. The Polavaram Project is associated with the river<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#8_Which_of_the_following_isare_the_main_objectives_of_the_Sharda_Tributary_Command_Development_Project_STCDP_UPPSC_Pre_2002_08\" title=\"8. Which of the following is\/are the main objectives of the Sharda Tributary Command Development Project (STCDP)? UPPSC (Pre) 2002, 08\">8. Which of the following is\/are the main objectives of the Sharda Tributary Command Development Project (STCDP)? UPPSC (Pre) 2002, 08<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#9_Indira_Sagar_dam_is_situated_on_which_river_UPPSC_Pre_2003_CGPSC_Pre_2013\" title=\"9, Indira Sagar dam is situated on which river? UPPSC (Pre) 2003, CGPSC (Pre) 2013\">9, Indira Sagar dam is situated on which river? UPPSC (Pre) 2003, CGPSC (Pre) 2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#10_Bhakra_Nangal_is_a_joint_project_of_UPPSC_Pre_1994_BPSC_Pre_1997_UKPSC_Pre_2016\" title=\"10. Bhakra Nangal is a joint project of UPPSC (Pre) 1994, BPSC (Pre) 1997, UKPSC (Pre) 2016\">10. Bhakra Nangal is a joint project of UPPSC (Pre) 1994, BPSC (Pre) 1997, UKPSC (Pre) 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#11_Jawahar_Sagar_hydro-electricty_project_is_situated_on_which_river_MPPSC_Pre_2021\" title=\"11. Jawahar Sagar hydro-electricty project is situated on which river? MPPSC (Pre) 2021\">11. Jawahar Sagar hydro-electricty project is situated on which river? MPPSC (Pre) 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#12_Tehri_dam_is_being_constructed_in_Uttarakhand_MPPSC_Pre_2010_UPPSC_Pre_2021\" title=\"12. Tehri dam is being constructed in Uttarakhand MPPSC (Pre) 2010, UPPSC (Pre) 2021\">12. Tehri dam is being constructed in Uttarakhand MPPSC (Pre) 2010, UPPSC (Pre) 2021<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#13_Which_of_the_following_are_not_associated_with_the_Chambal_Valley_Project_UPPSC_Mains_2011\" title=\"13 Which of the following are not associated with the Chambal Valley Project? UPPSC (Mains) 2011\">13 Which of the following are not associated with the Chambal Valley Project? UPPSC (Mains) 2011<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#14_Nagarjuna_Sagar_project_is_located_on_the_river_MPPSC_Pre_2012_PSC_Pre_2015\" title=\"14. Nagarjuna Sagar project is located on the river MPPSC (Pre) 2012, PSC (Pre) 2015\">14. 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Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? UPPSC (Mains) 2008, 09<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#17_Which_of_the_following_dams_is_not_related_to_the_river_Narmada_CGPSC_Pre_2013_MPPSC_Pre_2016\" title=\"17. Which of the following dams is not related to the river Narmada? CGPSC (Pre) 2013, MPPSC (Pre) 2016\">17. Which of the following dams is not related to the river Narmada? CGPSC (Pre) 2013, MPPSC (Pre) 2016<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#18_Arrange_the_following_states_in_descending_order_with_respect_to_a_number_of_large_dams_constructed_there_CGPSC_Pre_2022\" title=\"18. Arrange the following states, in descending order with respect&nbsp; to a number of large dams constructed there. CGPSC (Pre) 2022\">18. Arrange the following states, in descending order with respect&nbsp; to a number of large dams constructed there. CGPSC (Pre) 2022<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Know_Right_Answer\" title=\"Know Right Answer\">Know Right Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Q1_What_is_the_significance_of_irrigation_in_agriculture_and_how_does_it_relate_to_UPSC_NCERT_Notes_on_Geography\" title=\"Q1: What is the significance of irrigation in agriculture, and how does it relate to UPSC NCERT Notes on Geography?\">Q1: What is the significance of irrigation in agriculture, and how does it relate to UPSC NCERT Notes on Geography?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Q2_Can_you_explain_the_concept_of_multi-purpose_projects_and_why_are_they_important_in_the_context_of_geography_for_UPSC_exams\" title=\"Q2: Can you explain the concept of multi-purpose projects, and why are they important in the context of geography for UPSC exams?\">Q2: Can you explain the concept of multi-purpose projects, and why are they important in the context of geography for UPSC exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Q3_How_do_NCERT_Geography_notes_cover_the_impact_of_irrigation_on_the_environment_and_why_is_this_knowledge_relevant_for_UPSC_aspirants\" title=\"Q3: How do NCERT Geography notes cover the impact of irrigation on the environment, and why is this knowledge relevant for UPSC aspirants?\">Q3: How do NCERT Geography notes cover the impact of irrigation on the environment, and why is this knowledge relevant for UPSC aspirants?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-ncert-notes-geography-irrigation-and-multi-purpose-projects\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irrigation\"><\/span>Irrigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Irrigation involves the<strong> artificial application of wate<\/strong>r to soil or agricultural fields, serving as a replacement or supplement to rainwater. Primarily utilized in arid regions and periods of insufficient rainfall, the goal of irrigation systems is to support the growth of agricultural crops and plants. This is achieved by ensuring the <strong>minimum required water amount,<\/strong> suppressing weed growth in grain fields, and preventing soil consolidation, among other benefits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Irrigation_Projects\"><\/span>Types of Irrigation Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In India, irrigation schemes are categorized by the former Planning Commission into three types: minor, medium, and major irrigation projects.<\/li><li><strong>Major Irrigation Projects:<\/strong> Culturable command areas exceeding 10,000 hectares. Involves the construction of large dams to bring water to fields.<\/li><li><strong>Medium Irrigation Projects: <\/strong>Culturable command areas ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 hectares. Incorporates canal systems as integral components.<\/li><li><strong>Minor Irrigation Projects: <\/strong>Culturable command areas up to 2,000 hectares. Includes structures such as wells, ponds, drip irrigation, and sprinkler systems.<\/li><li>The cultural command area is the basis for the design of a watercourse and basis for the design of an<strong> Irrigation project<\/strong>. It is the proportion of the gross command area which is culturable and cultivable.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Methods_of_Irrigation_in_India\"><\/span>Modern Methods of Irrigation in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some modern methods of irrigation in India are described below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Flow Irrigation (Surface Irrigation)<\/strong> The water of a reservoir or tank usually remains at a higher level and when a channel is connected to it. water automatically flows down the channel which serves the purpose of a canal for irrigating the land. In this case, the water level remains higher than the fields.<\/li><li><strong>Lift Irrigation <\/strong>Where the farmlands lie at a higher level and the canals or tanks lie at a lower level, it becomes necessary to lift the water by pump etc.. to irrigate land. Water is lifted from wells and tanks, by a crude country method (by tend) and from tubewells by pumps for irrigation.<\/li><li><strong>Drip Irrigation <\/strong>In this technique, water is delivered at or near the root zone of plants drop by drop. This method can be the most water-efficient method of irrigation if managed properly since evaporation and runoff are minimized. It is also called<strong> trickle Irrigation<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Sprinkler Irrigation <\/strong>Nowadays, Sprinkler ort Irrigation is becoming very much popular as more land can be irrigated with less water in this method. It is affordable and easy to set up.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources_of_Irrigation\"><\/span>Sources of Irrigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Source<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canal<\/td><td>24%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tubewells<\/td><td>46%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tanks<\/td><td>3%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other wells<\/td><td>16%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Others<\/td><td>11%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irrigation_by_Irrigation\"><\/span>Irrigation by Irrigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This is the most convenient method of irrigation, danals is situated in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar to About half of the total area under irrigation by Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh.<\/li><li>Various perennial canals crisscross the diverse regions of the country, boasting renowned ones like the Upper Bari Doab and Sirhind canals in Punjab, as well as the West Yamuna and Chakra canals in Haryana.<\/li><li>The<strong> Chakra Canal<\/strong>, being the largest in the country, plays a vital role in irrigating the states of Punjab and Haryana.<\/li><li>Rajasthan takes pride in<strong> the Rajasthan Canal<\/strong>, also known as the Indira Gandhi Canal, which holds the distinction of being the longest canal in Asia.<\/li><li>This canal efficiently irrigates the North-Western part of Rajasthan. <strong>Other significant canals<\/strong> include the Sharada canal, Betwa canal, and the Upper Ganga and Lower Ganga canals in Uttar Pradesh.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Additionally, many canals have been strategically dug along the rivers Krishna, Godavari, and Tungabhadra in Andhra Pradesh.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irrigation_by_Wells_and_Tubewells\"><\/span>Irrigation by Wells and Tubewells<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wells and tubewells contribute significantly to irrigation efforts. In regions with soft and porous soil, such as the Western part of Uttar Pradesh, some areas in Bihar, and the black cotton soil region of the Deccan, wells are essential for drawing water from lower depths.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Coastal strips in <strong>Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh,<\/strong> along with certain parts of Rajasthan, Haryana, and Gujarat, also rely on wells for irrigation.<\/li><li><strong>Power-driven pumps<\/strong>, whether electric or diesel, have gained popularity across various regions, aiding in lifting water from greater depths in wells and tube wells. In some areas, traditional methods involving cattle or camels powering Persian wheels are still employed.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Modern advancements, such as windmills, have emerged as cost-effective solutions for lifting water from wells, albeit with limitations on the irrigable area.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Irrigation_through_Tanks\"><\/span>Irrigation through Tanks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Tank irrigation <\/strong>stands out as the most viable and widely practiced method across the peninsula, where small tanks are commonly built by individuals or groups of farmers, forming embankments across seasonal streams. The hard and stony soil, along with undulated terrain, hinders the digging of canals or wells in these areas.<\/li><li>Some significant tanks are created by raising high embankments along one side of the valley hills, while large reservoirs like Nizam Sagar, Usman Sagar, Hossain Sagar, and Krishnaraj Sagar dot the landscape of peninsular India.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pond_Irrigation\"><\/span>Pond Irrigation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Both natural and<strong> artificial ponds<\/strong> serve irrigation purposes in India, with pond irrigation gaining popularity in peninsular regions, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. The cost involved in pond irrigation is minimal, and many ponds also facilitate fish production. However, most ponds dry up in the summer, limiting year-round irrigation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multi-purpose_Projects_in_India\"><\/span>Multi-purpose Projects in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Regarded as th<strong>e &#8220;Temples of Modern India&#8221;<\/strong> by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the dams in India play a crucial role in providing water and electricity.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>A multi-purpose project <\/strong>encompasses large-scale hydro projects involving dams, canals, water processing, and pipelines for water supply and power generation.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Multi-purpose Projects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bhakra Nangal Project:<\/strong> The largest multi-purpose project in India, constructed on the river Sutlej in Himachal Pradesh, involves a 518 m long and 226 m high dam. The Nangal dam in Punjab, along with powerhouses Ganguwal and Kotla, contributes to the project&#8217;s 1204 MW capacity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Command_Area_Development_Programme_CADP\"><\/span>Command Area Development Programme (CADP)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The CAD Programme, initiated in 1974-75, aims to bridge the gap between created and utilized irrigation potential. This involves on-farm developmental works through Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM). Restructured as<strong> Command Area Development and Water Management <\/strong>(CADWM) in 2004, it is now under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana (PMKSY) since 2015-16, focusing on prioritized projects under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Damodar_Valley_Project\"><\/span>Damodar Valley Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Damodar Valley Project: Conceived for unified development in West Bengal and Jharkhand, addressing irrigation, flood control, and power generation needs in the mineral-rich zone.<\/li><li>With these initiatives, India&#8217;s irrigation landscape evolves to address water needs for agriculture, industry, and power generation, showcasing the nation&#8217;s commitment to holistic development.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hirakud_Dam_Project\"><\/span>Hirakud Dam Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Situated in Odisha, the Hirakud Dam spans the Hirakud reservoir, nourished by the Hasdeo and Mand rivers\u2014both tributaries of the <strong>Mahanadi River.<\/strong><\/li><li>Located in Sambalpur district, this dam boasts a length of 25.4 km and a height of 61 m, making it the world&#8217;s longest river dam.<\/li><li>With a hydroelectric production capacity of 1.24 lakh kW, it powers various industries, including the Hirakud aluminum factory, Rourkela&#8217;s iron and steel works, Rajgangpur&#8217;s cement factory, Brajrajnagar&#8217;s paper and textile mills, and Joda&#8217;s ferro-manganese factory.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kosi_Project\"><\/span>Kosi Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A collaborative effort between India and Nepal, the Kosi Project involves dams constructed south of the confluence of the Kosi and Arun rivers. It has a capacity of 20 MW.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rihand_Valley_Project\"><\/span>Rihand Valley Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The largest <strong>hydroelectric project in Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>, the Rihand Valley Project, situated at Pipri, 161 km south of Mirzapur, holds the title of India&#8217;s largest dam by volume.<\/li><li>Standing 167 m high from the river level, it has a production capacity of 300 MW. The electricity generated is supplied to facilities like the Gorakhpur fertilizer factory, Naini&#8217;s tire-tube factory, and Mirzapur&#8217;s cement factory.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chambal_Valley_Project\"><\/span>Chambal Valley Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A joint initiative of<strong> Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan<\/strong>, the Chambal Valley Project harnesses the Chambal River for power and irrigation purposes.<\/li><li>With a total generating capacity of 386 MW, it addresses the issue of floods and soil erosion in the Chambal valley while supplying power to several urban centers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gandak_Project\"><\/span>Gandak Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Formed through collaboration between <strong>Bihar,<\/strong> <strong>Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>, and<strong> Nepal<\/strong>, the Gandak Project has been a source of shared benefits since 1959.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tehri_Dam_Project\"><\/span>Tehri Dam Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India&#8217;s<strong> highest dam<\/strong>, the Tehri Dam, stands at 855 feet on the <strong>Bhagirathi River bed.<\/strong><\/li><li>A significant power project, it aims to produce 1000 MW during stage I and an additional 1000 MW during stage II from underground powerhouses.<\/li><li>With a gross storage capacity of 2.878 MAF, the dam can withstand earthquakes up to an intensity 7.5 on the Richter scale.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-cse-gs-integrated-course?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Integrated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42401 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/8-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polavaram_Project\"><\/span>Polavaram Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A major multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River, the Polavaram Project is under construction in Andhra Pradesh.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mayurakshi_Project\"><\/span>Mayurakshi Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Mayurakshi Dam, also known as the <strong>Canada Dam,<\/strong> is located on the Mayurakshi River at Massanjore in <strong>Jharkhand.<\/strong> It provides electricity to Jharkhand and irrigation water to West Bengal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharavathi_Project\"><\/span>Sharavathi Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Sharavathi <\/strong>Hydro Power Plant in Karnataka&#8217;s Shimoga District harnesses the river&#8217;s electricity-generating potential in the town of Kargil.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Koyna_Project\"><\/span>Koyna Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Koyna Dam stands as the largest dam in Maharashtra and is situated in Koyana Nagar, Satara District.<\/li><li>A massive rubble concrete dam, it reaches a height of 103 m and spans 807 m in length, boasting a project capacity of 1,920 MW.<\/li><li>Nestled in the<strong> Western Ghats<\/strong>, it&#8217;s positioned along the state highway connecting Chiplun and Karad.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nathpa_Jhakri_Project\"><\/span>Nathpa Jhakri Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Located on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh, the Nathpa Jhakri Dam is a concrete gravity dam dedicated to hydroelectric power production.<\/li><li>It caters to a 1,500-megawatt underground power station, efficiently utilizing the water supply.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ukai_Project\"><\/span>Ukai Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong>Ukai Dam<\/strong>, crossing the Tapti River, secures its place as the second-largest reservoir in Gujarat after the Sardar Sarovar.<\/li><li>Functioning as an earth-cum-masonry dam with a 4,927 m-long embankment wall, it was constructed in 1972 for purposes like irrigation, power generation, and<strong> flood control.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parambikulam_Aliyar_Project\"><\/span>Parambikulam Aliyar Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Parambikulam Aliyar project, a <strong>multi-valley initiative benefiting Kerala and Tamil Nadu,<\/strong> interconnects seven reservoirs via tunnels along west-flowing rivers like <strong>Parambikulam and Aliyar<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Executed between 1958 and 1990 by the Government of Tamil Nadu, it encompasses a culturable command area of 1.74 lakh hectares.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kishanganga_Project\"><\/span>Kishanganga Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nestled in the Gurez Valley of Bandipora district, the Kishanganga dam is a 330 MW power project generating 1,713 million units annually by diverting water from the Kishanganga River to an underground powerhouse.<\/li><li>Operated by the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC), it provides 12% of its power to Jammu and Kashmir.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baglihar_Project\"><\/span>Baglihar Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Built on the Chenab River in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Baglihar Dam is part of the <strong>Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project.<\/strong><\/li><li>Conceived in 1992, approved in 1996, and construction commencing in 1999, it operates as a run-of-the-river power project.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ken_Betwa_Link_Project\"><\/span>Ken Betwa Link Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;The Ken-Betwa Link Project, the first under the <strong>National Perspective Plan <\/strong>(NPP) for river interlinking, involves transferring surplus water from the Ken River in Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, to the Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh through the construction of the Dhaudan Dam and a 221 km-long canal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sutlej-Yamuna_Link_Project\"><\/span>Sutlej-Yamuna Link Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A proposed 214-kilometer-long canal connecting the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers, the project was planned in 1966 after the reorganization of Punjab into Haryana and Punjab.<\/li><li><strong>Haryana<\/strong>, facing a water crisis, needs the proposed link canal for its drinking water requirements, although<strong> Punjab<\/strong> has not taken significant action on the SYLC.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Krishna-Godavari_Link_Project\"><\/span>Krishna-Godavari Link Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Project links the Godavari River to the Krishna River, featuring one of Asia&#8217;s largest pump houses with 24 pumping units spread across an area of 7,476 sq m. Inaugurated in March 2016, it set a record for completion within a year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_The_Krishna_Water_Disputes_Tribunal_KWDT\"><\/span>&nbsp;The Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (KWDT)<\/strong>, established in 1969 under the Inter-State River Water Dispute Act, 1956, issued its report in 1973. The KWDT order could be reviewed or revised by a competent authority or tribunal any time after May 31, 2000.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dantiwada_Project\"><\/span>Dantiwada Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Dantiwada Dam, spanning the Banas River with a height of 61 meters and a length of 4832 meters, was constructed to control floods and supply water for irrigation projects in Gujarat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pancheshwar_Multipurpose_Project\"><\/span>Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Pancheshwar Dam, a rock-fill dam on the Sarda River (Mahakali in Nepal), forming the international boundary between India and Nepal, stands at a remarkable height of 315 meters, making it one of the world&#8217;s tallest dams.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bunakha_Project\"><\/span>Bunakha Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;The Bunakha Project, a 180MW hydropower project planned on the Wangchu river\/basin in Chukha, Bhutan, is currently developed and owned by Druk Green Power and THDC India, with both entities holding a 50% stake in the project.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renuka_Dam_Project\"><\/span>Renuka Dam Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>&nbsp;A Rs 6,700-crore project on the Giri river in Sirmaur district, the Renuka Dam Project boasts a storage capacity of 498 million cubic meters, fulfilling approximately 40% of Delhi&#8217;s drinking water requirement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beas_Project\"><\/span>Beas Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A joint venture of the governments of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, the Beas Project consists of two units: Unit-1- BSL Project and Unit-II- Beas Dam.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sardar_Sarovar_Project\"><\/span>Sardar Sarovar Project<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Sardar Sarovar Project (SSP), a gravity dam on the Narmada River in Gujarat, is part of a comprehensive development scheme initiated in 1979 to enhance irrigation and generate hydroelectricity.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_the_Project_Location_StateUnion_Territories_and_their_Purpose\"><\/span>List of the Project, Location, State\/Union Territories and their Purpose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of the Project<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State\/Union Territories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nagarjuna Sagar Multi-purpose Project<\/td><td>River Krishna<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh and Telangana<\/td><td>Irrigation, Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pochampad Project<\/td><td>River Godavari<\/td><td>Telangana<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lower Sileru Project<\/td><td>River Sileru (Godavari)<\/td><td>Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kakrapar Project<\/td><td>River Tapi<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Singareni Coalfields<\/td><td>Telangana<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>Thermal power<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kothagudem Project<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>Telangana<\/td><td>Thermal power<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kosi Project<\/td><td>River Kosi<\/td><td>Bihar<\/td><td>Flood control, Irrigation, Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gandak Project<\/td><td>River Gandak<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh, Bihar<\/td><td>Irrigation, Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dhuvaran Power Station<\/td><td>Kheda district<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Thermal power<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sabarigiri (Pamba Kakki) Project<\/td><td>River Pamba-Kakki<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Idukki Project<\/td><td>River Periyar<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chambal Project<\/td><td>River Chambal<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tawa Project<\/td><td>River Tawa (Narmada)<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Korba Project<\/td><td>Near Korba Coalfields<\/td><td>Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>Thermal power<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Name of the Project<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>State\/Union Territories<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Satpura Power Station<\/td><td>Patharkada Coalfields<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Thermal power<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Koyna Project<\/td><td>River Koyna<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nagpur Power Station<\/td><td>Koradi, near Nagpur city<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Thermal power<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tungabhadra Multi-purpose Project<\/td><td>River Tungabhadra<\/td><td>Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh<\/td><td>Irrigation, Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Upper Krishna Project<\/td><td>River Krishna<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sharavathi Project<\/td><td>River Sharavathi, near Jog Falls<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hirakud Multi-purpose Project<\/td><td>River Mahanadi<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>Irrigation, Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahanadi Delta Project<\/td><td>River Mahanadi<\/td><td>Odisha<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhakra Nangal Multi-purpose Project<\/td><td>River Satluj<\/td><td>Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana<\/td><td>Irrigation, Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indira Gandhi Canal Project<\/td><td>River Satluj and Beas in Punjab<\/td><td>Rajasthan, Punjab<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kundah Project<\/td><td>River Bhavani<\/td><td>Tamil Nadu<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ramganga Multi-purpose Project<\/td><td>Chuisot Stream near Kalagarh<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>Irrigation, Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matatila Multi-purpose Project<\/td><td>River Betwa<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rihand Scheme<\/td><td>River Rihand<\/td><td>Uttar Pradesh<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Damodar Valley Project<\/td><td>River Damodar<\/td><td>Jharkhand, shared with West Bengal<\/td><td>Flood control, Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ukai Project<\/td><td>River Tapi<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Thermal power<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahi Project<\/td><td>&#8211;<\/td><td>Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ghataprabha Project<\/td><td>River Ghataprabha<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bhima Project<\/td><td>River Bhima<\/td><td>Maharashtra<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sardar Sarovar Project<\/td><td>River Narmada<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bansagar Project<\/td><td>River Son<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh<\/td><td>Irrigation, Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dul Hasti Project<\/td><td>River Chenab<\/td><td>Jammu and Kashmir<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salal Project<\/td><td>River Chenab<\/td><td>Jammu and Kashmir<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thein Dam Project<\/td><td>River Ravi<\/td><td>Punjab<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malaprabha Project<\/td><td>River Malaprabha<\/td><td>Karnataka<\/td><td>Irrigation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Loktak Project<\/td><td>Lake Loktak<\/td><td>Manipur<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tehri Project<\/td><td>River Bhagirathi (Ganga)<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Farakka Project<\/td><td>Ganga<\/td><td>West Bengal<\/td><td>Irrigation, Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daman Ganga Project<\/td><td>River Daman Ganga<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gima Project<\/td><td>River Gima (Tributary of Tapi)<\/td><td>Gujarat<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pamba Project<\/td><td>River Pamba<\/td><td>Kerala<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tapovan- Vishnugad Project<\/td><td>River Dhauliganga<\/td><td>Uttarakhand<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Omkareshwar Project<\/td><td>River Narmada<\/td><td>Madhya Pradesh<\/td><td>Hydro-electricity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Water_Grid_Mission\"><\/span>National Water Grid Mission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The National Water Grid proposes an extensive engineering approach to manage India&#8217;s water resources by interlinking rivers through a network of reservoirs and canals.<\/li><li><strong>Dr. KL Rao proposed<\/strong> the idea in 1972 to interlink perennial and non-perennial rivers, aiming to address floods in perennial rivers and droughts in peninsular states. However, the Central Water Commission rejected the proposal due to funding and technical concerns.<\/li><li>In 1980, the Government of India initiated a perspective plan for water resource development and established the <strong>National Water Development Agency (<\/strong>NWDA) in July 1982.<\/li><li>Although revived in 2003, the interlinking process has been sluggish, with proposed benefits including hydro-power generation, irrigation, navigation, employment, drought and flood resolution, and ecological restoration facing opposition.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_River_Conservation_Plans\"><\/span>National River Conservation Plans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Ganga Action Plan (GAP) Phase-I began in June 1985 as a centrally funded scheme to prevent Ganga pollution and enhance water quality.<\/li><li>GAP Phase-II and the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) extended river cleaning efforts to major rivers nationwide.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Water_Mission\"><\/span>National Water Mission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launched under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), the National Water Mission addresses global warming threats.<\/li><li>Goals include creating a comprehensive water database, assessing climate change impacts on water resources, promoting citizen and state actions for water conservation, focusing on vulnerable areas, increasing water use efficiency by 20%, and encouraging integrated water resources management at the basin level.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-csat-test-series?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=CSAT+Test+Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42415 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/7-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-csat-test-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC CSAT Test Series<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pradhan_Mantri_Krishi_Sinchayee_Yojana_PMKSY\"><\/span>Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Launched in July 2015, PMKSY aims to provide protective irrigation to all agricultural farms, promoting rural prosperity.<\/li><li>Components include Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), Har Khet ko Pani Scheme, and Per Drop <strong>More Crop Scheme.<\/strong><\/li><li>Implemented by the Ministries of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Rural Development, it covers all states and Union Territories, including the North-Eastern States.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims_Facts\"><\/span>Prelims Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The maximum irrigation potential of India is created through -Minor Projects and Major Projects <strong><em>(BPSC (Pre) 2008<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which state the percentage of total cropped area under Irrigation 2011 is the highest &#8211; Haryana <strong><em>(UPPSC (Mains) 2015)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Garland Canal System in India was proposed by -Dinshaw | Dastur <strong><em>(UPPSC (Pre) 1999)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Saran irrigation canal is drawn from the river Gandak River <strong><em>(BPSC (Pre) 2000)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Bikaner canal was constructed on the river -Sutlej<strong><em> (WBCS (Pre) 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which canal system irrigate areas of Bihar? -Triveni Canal<strong><em> (BPSC (Pre) 2016]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Indira Gandhi canal has its source at Harike Barrage <strong><em>(UPPSC (Pre) 1999)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Buckingham Canal is situated on which coast on Coromandel Coast <strong><em>(CGPSC (Pre) 2019)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which canal is the most well developed and the oldest canal systems of the world? Ganga Canal <strong><em>(RAS\/RTS (Pre) 2007<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Mukutmanipur dam is located across the river &#8211; Kangsabati<strong><em> (WBCS (Pre) 2021)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Somasila dam is located in which Indian state? -Andhra Pradesh <strong><em>(WBCS (Pre) 2020)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Kurnool-Cuddapah canal is taken off from which river? -Tungabhadra <strong><em>(WBCS (Pre) 2021]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Sarasvati Hydroelectric project is located in Karnataka<strong><em> [WBCS (Pre) 2021<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>What was the primary objective of construction of the Farokka Barrage -Augmentation of water supply in the Hughly River<strong><em> (WBCS (Pre) 2017)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project is situated in &#8211; Jammu and Kashmir <strong><em>[WBCS (Pre) 2020)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which river is the Omkerashwar Project associated? &#8211; Narmada <strong><em>(MPPSC Pre 2001<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>On which river the Nagarjuna Sagar project is located? th Krishna <strong><em>(MPPSC (Pre) 2012) (BPSC (Pre) 2015<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>On which river is the Hirakud dam constructed? er Mahanadi<strong><em> [BPSC (Pre) 2000, MPPSC (Pre) 2005<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which dam has been constructed on the Chambal river? Gandhi Sagar<strong> [MPPSC (Pre) 2006) <\/strong>constructed in<\/li><li>On which river the Tehri Dam Uttarakhand? (MPPSC (Pre) 2010, UPPSC ( is being On Bhagirathi Rive <strong>Pre) 2021)<\/strong><\/li><li>Maithon, Belpahari and Tilaiya dam are constructed on the -Baraka<strong><em>r (BPSC (Pre) 2001, UPPSC (Pre) 2011<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which river is associated with Sardar Sarovar Project? &#8211; Narmada<strong><em> [ UKPSC (Pre) 2012)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>The Reservoir &#8216;Govind Ballabh Sagar&#8217; is located in which &#8211; Uttar Pradesh<strong><em> (CGPSC (Pre) 2016<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Which irrigation project of Chhattisgarh is included under Prime Minister irrigation project? -Kelo Irrigation Projec<strong><em>t [CGPSC (Pre) 2015]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Tulbul project is associated with river &#8211; Jhelum<strong><em> (UPPSC (Mains) 2001, 2016<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Where are Tapovan-Vishnugarh Hydroelectric projects located? &#8211; Uttarakhand <strong><em>[IAS (Pre) 2008]<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>In which state of India Baspa river project located? &#8211; Himachal Pradesh<strong><em> [UPPSC (Pre) 2010)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>On which river is Dulhasti Power station Situated &#8211; Chenab <strong><em>[UKPSC (Pre) 2010)<\/em><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_NCERT_Practice_Questions\"><\/span>UPSC NCERT Practice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_regarded_as_the_pioneer_of_irrigation_work_in_South_India_UKPSC_Pre_2016\"><\/span>1. Who is regarded as the pioneer of irrigation work in South India? UKPSC (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Sir Arthur Cotton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Col Baird Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Lt Blaine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Col Robert Smith<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_state_in_India_has_the_largest_extent_in_irrigation_percent_UKPSC_Pre_2016\"><\/span>2 Which state in India has the largest extent in irrigation percent)? UKPSC (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Punjab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Haryana<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Which_of_the_following_isare_the_advantages_advantages_of_practicing_drip_irrigation_IAS_Pre_2016\"><\/span>3. Which of the following is\/are the advantages\/ advantages of practicing drip irrigation? IAS (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Reduction in weed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Reduction in soil salinity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Reduction in soil erosion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer by using the codes given to below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Only 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_AImwhidby_ateweldi_the_maximum_area_is_UKPSC_Pre_20061617\"><\/span>4, AImwhidby ateweldi, the maximum area is UKPSC (Pre) 2006,16,17<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Bihar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Uttar Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Chambal_canal_irrigation_project_is_related_to_MPPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>5. The Chambal canal irrigation project is related to MPPSC (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Sindh basin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Ganga basin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Yamuna basin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Tapi basin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_of_the_following_pairs_is_not_correctly_matched\"><\/span>6. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canal Projects &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Locations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Ghatprabha Canal Project: &nbsp; &nbsp; Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Ukai Canal Project:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Gujarat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Nira Canal Project&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Maharashtra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Jawai Project:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tamil Nadu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Polavaram_Project_is_associated_with_the_river\"><\/span>7. The Polavaram Project is associated with the river<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Kaveri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Penner&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Krishna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;(d) Godavari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_of_the_following_isare_the_main_objectives_of_the_Sharda_Tributary_Command_Development_Project_STCDP_UPPSC_Pre_2002_08\"><\/span>8. Which of the following is\/are the main objectives of the Sharda Tributary Command Development Project (STCDP)? UPPSC (Pre) 2002, 08<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. To increase agriculture production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. To change the format of land use by multiple crop cultivation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Reforms of the land management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the correct answer by using the codes given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Only 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) All of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Indira_Sagar_dam_is_situated_on_which_river_UPPSC_Pre_2003_CGPSC_Pre_2013\"><\/span>9, Indira Sagar dam is situated on which river? UPPSC (Pre) 2003, CGPSC (Pre) 2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Tapi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Narmada&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Krishna&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Kaveri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Bhakra_Nangal_is_a_joint_project_of_UPPSC_Pre_1994_BPSC_Pre_1997_UKPSC_Pre_2016\"><\/span>10. Bhakra Nangal is a joint project of UPPSC (Pre) 1994, BPSC (Pre) 1997, UKPSC (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Haryana, Punjab and Delhi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c)Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Jawahar_Sagar_hydro-electricty_project_is_situated_on_which_river_MPPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>11. Jawahar Sagar hydro-electricty project is situated on which river? MPPSC (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Narmada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Chambal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Mahi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(\u0441) \u0422\u0430\u0440\u0456<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Tehri_dam_is_being_constructed_in_Uttarakhand_MPPSC_Pre_2010_UPPSC_Pre_2021\"><\/span>12. Tehri dam is being constructed in Uttarakhand MPPSC (Pre) 2010, UPPSC (Pre) 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) on Bhagirathi river<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) on Ramganga river<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) on Alaknanda river<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) on Bhilangna river<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Which_of_the_following_are_not_associated_with_the_Chambal_Valley_Project_UPPSC_Mains_2011\"><\/span>13 Which of the following are not associated with the Chambal Valley Project? UPPSC (Mains) 2011<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Gandhi Sagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Jawahar Sagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Gobind Sagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Codes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1 and 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2 and 3&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 3 and 4&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1 and 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Nagarjuna_Sagar_project_is_located_on_the_river_MPPSC_Pre_2012_PSC_Pre_2015\"><\/span>14. Nagarjuna Sagar project is located on the river MPPSC (Pre) 2012, PSC (Pre) 2015<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Bhadra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Bhima<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Godavari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Krishna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Maithon_Belpahari_and_Tilaiya_dams_are_constructed_on_the_river_BPSC_Pre_2001_UPPSC_Pre_2016\"><\/span>15. Maithon, Belpahari and Tilaiya dams are constructed on the river BPSC (Pre) 2001, UPPSC (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Damodar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Barakar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Konar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Bokaro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Which_one_of_the_following_pairs_is_not_correctly_matched_UPPSC_Mains_2008_09\"><\/span>16. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? UPPSC (Mains) 2008, 09<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Power Project &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; State<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Jawahar Sagar &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Rajasthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Nagarjuna Sagar&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Andhra Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Sivasamudram &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kerala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Gandhi Sagar &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Madhya Pradesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Which_of_the_following_dams_is_not_related_to_the_river_Narmada_CGPSC_Pre_2013_MPPSC_Pre_2016\"><\/span>17. Which of the following dams is not related to the river Narmada? CGPSC (Pre) 2013, MPPSC (Pre) 2016<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Barg<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Omkareshwar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Indira Sagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Ban Sagar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Arrange_the_following_states_in_descending_order_with_respect_to_a_number_of_large_dams_constructed_there_CGPSC_Pre_2022\"><\/span>18. Arrange the following states, in descending order with respect&nbsp; to a number of large dams constructed there. 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In the context of UPSC NCERT Notes on Geography, understanding different irrigation techniques, types of irrigation, and the impact of irrigation on agriculture is essential. This knowledge helps candidates grasp the socio-economic and environmental aspects associated with irrigation, which may be relevant for UPSC examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Can_you_explain_the_concept_of_multi-purpose_projects_and_why_are_they_important_in_the_context_of_geography_for_UPSC_exams\"><\/span>Q2: Can you explain the concept of multi-purpose projects, and why are they important in the context of geography for UPSC exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A2: Multi-purpose projects are large-scale initiatives that serve multiple objectives, such as irrigation, power generation, flood control, and water supply. In the UPSC NCERT Notes on Geography, candidates should learn about prominent multi-purpose projects in India, their design, benefits, and potential challenges. This knowledge aids in understanding the integrated approach to resource management, a key aspect of geography for UPSC exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_do_NCERT_Geography_notes_cover_the_impact_of_irrigation_on_the_environment_and_why_is_this_knowledge_relevant_for_UPSC_aspirants\"><\/span>Q3: How do NCERT Geography notes cover the impact of irrigation on the environment, and why is this knowledge relevant for UPSC aspirants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A3: NCERT Geography notes on irrigation often discuss the environmental impact of large-scale water usage in agriculture. UPSC aspirants need to be aware of the ecological consequences, such as soil degradation and waterlogging, associated with extensive irrigation. This knowledge is crucial for answering questions related to sustainable development and environmental concerns in the UPSC examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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