Q88
Geography (incl. West Bengal)West Bengal Geography
What was the primary objective of construction of the Farakka Barrage?
- a.Flood control in the lower Bengal
- b.Augmentation of water supply in the Hugli river
- c.Generation of electricity for West Bengal
- d.Inland water transport in Bihar
Answer: (B) Augmentation of water supply in the Hugli river
The Farakka Barrage was primarily built to divert Ganga water into the Hooghly River, flushing silt to keep Kolkata Port navigable — not chiefly for flood control, power generation, or transport in Bihar.