Which of the following is the main tributary canal constructed in Jaisalmer…
2025
Which of the following is the main tributary canal constructed in Jaisalmer under the Indira Gandhi Canal Project?
- A.
Sagarmal Gopa branch
- B.
Rawatsar branch
- C.
Suratgarh branch
- D.
Pugal branch
- E.
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Correct answer: A
The IGNP is the longest canal in India, designed to transform the Thar Desert into fertile land. As the canal moves from north to south, its branches are distributed across various districts.
Key points about the Jaisalmer section:
Tail End: Jaisalmer represents the "tail" of the main canal.
Shahgarh Extension: The canal project was extended towards the Shahgarh bulge in Jaisalmer to provide water for both irrigation and the needs of the border security forces.
Lilwa and Digha: These are important distributaries within the Sagarmal Gopa branch system in Jaisalmer.