Irrigation | MCQs

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

Explanation

Muhammad Kazim Pirzada is the current Minister for Irrigation in Punjab.

Belonging: Bahawalpur

Party affiliation: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)

Appointed on 6th March 2024

Explanation

Nara Canal, important water channel in Sindh province, Pakistan, the longest canal in the country.