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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 185 of 200

Q185
Geography (incl. West Bengal)West Bengal Geography
What is the significance of the Farakka Barrage in West Bengal?
  1. a.Hydroelectric power generation
  2. b.Flood control
  3. c.Navigation and irrigation
  4. d.Drinking water supply

Answer: (C) Navigation and irrigation

Farakka Barrage (1975) diverts Ganga water into the Bhagirathi–Hooghly through a feeder canal to flush silt and keep Kolkata port navigable, and it also supports irrigation. It was not built for hydroelectric power, flood control or drinking water.

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