Q. Which districts in Bihar will benefit from the Kosi Mechi Link Project?
a) Patna, Nalanda, Gaya, Siwan
b) Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Sitamarhi, Begusarai
c) Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, Katihar
d) More than one of the above
Correct Answer: c) Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, Katihar
Question from BPSC PT 71, 2025
Correct Answer: c) Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, Katihar
Explanation:
The Kosi–Mechi Link Project is designed to divert water from the Kosi River to the Mechi River to provide irrigation in the Seemanchal region of northeastern Bihar. Its command area specifically covers the districts of Araria, Purnea, Kishanganj, and Katihar, benefiting over 2 lakh hectares there. Hence, option c is correct.
