Q. Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I (Canals)
A. Upper Bari Doab Canal
B. Sirhind Canal
C. Gurgaon Canal
D. Indira Gandhi Canal
List-II (Rivers)
1. Sutlej
2. Yamuna
3. Sutlej, Ravi, Beas
4. Ravi
Codes:
a) 4 1 3 2
b) 4 2 1 3
c) 4 1 2 3
d) 3 1 2 4
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: c) 4 1 2 3
Explanation:
1. Upper Bari Doab Canal: This canal is associated with the Ravi River. It was constructed to irrigate areas in Punjab and is one of the oldest canals in India. So, A matches with 4.
2. Sirhind Canal: This canal is associated with the Sutlej River. It originates from the Sutlej at Ropar and irrigates parts of Punjab and Haryana. So, B matches with 1.
3. Gurgaon Canal: This canal is associated with the Yamuna River. It is a branch of the Western Yamuna Canal and serves irrigation purposes in Haryana. So, C matches with 2.
4. Indira Gandhi Canal: This canal is associated with the Sutlej, Ravi, and Beas Rivers. It is one of the largest canal systems in India and provides water to the arid regions of Rajasthan. So, D matches with 3.
Thus, the correct code is c) 4 1 2 3
