Irrigation System | MCQs

Explanation

The Sulemanki Headworks is a major irrigation structure located on the Sutlej River.

It is situated near the border between Pakistan and India.

It is crucial for controlling water flow and supporting agricultural activities in the region.

Explanation

فصلوں کی آب پاشی کے چار بنیادی طریقے ہوتے ہیں: سطحی، بارانی، چھڑکاؤ، اور قطرہ قطرہ۔

ہر طریقہ زمین، فصل اور پانی کی دستیابی کے لحاظ سے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

Explanation

Barrages control river water and divert it for irrigation.

This helps convert barren land into fertile and productive agricultural areas.

Explanation

Punjab province has the most canals in Pakistan, with an extensive network of irrigation canals that support agriculture in the region.

The province is often referred to as the "breadbasket" of Pakistan due to its fertile soil and extensive irrigation system.

Some of the major canals in Punjab include:

• Upper Bari Doab Canal
• Lower Bari Doab Canal
• Upper Chenab Canal
• Lower Chenab Canal
• Ravi Canal
• Sutlej Canal

Explanation

Darawat dam is located in Thano Bola Khan-Jamshoro District Sindh

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Darawat Dam across the Nai Baran River near the Village of Jhangri in the Jamshoro district of Sindh

Construction of the dam started in March 2010

completion was inaugurated by the Former President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on 9 March 2013.

 the estimated cost was PKR 9.3 Billion

Opened: August 2014

Height: 46 m

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Thano Bula Khan is a town and Taluka headquarter in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan. 

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Explanation

The Kachhi Canal Project is a 499-km long canal project situated in the Balochistan and Punjab.

It starts from Taunsa Barrage at Indus River and terminates in Balochistan.

The project was started in 2002, was almost abandoned due to grossly cost 

The length of main canal is 399 km, out of which 305 km lies in Punjab region while 94 km are in Balochistan.

Total System Length after completion of all (three) phased will be 499 KM [399KM + 60KM+ 40 KM], Baluchistan would get 194 KM, and Punjab will get 304 KM of Kanal.

RK03-12-2022