Which one of the following barrages supplier water to the Indira Gandhi Canal?

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Q: 33 (CDS-I/2002)
Which one of the following barrages supplier water to the Indira Gandhi Canal?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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{'indira gandhi canal': [1, 1, 1, 0], 'barrages supplier water': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'narora': [0, 0, 3, 0], 'bhakra': [2, 0, 2, 0], 'harika': [0, 0, 1, 0]}

Option 1: Bhakra - This barrage is not the correct answer. Bhakra is a dam located on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a multipurpose project used for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and flood control. It does not supply water to the Indira Gandhi Canal.

Option 2: Harika - This is the correct answer. The Harika Barrage, also known as the Harike Barrage, supplies water to the Indira Gandhi Canal. It is located on the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Punjab, India.

Option 3: Narora - This barrage is not the correct answer. Narora Barrage is a dam located on the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh, India. It mainly serves for irrigation and does not supply water to the Indira Gandhi Canal.

Option 4: Pandoh - This barrage is not the correct answer. The Pandoh Dam is located on the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is primarily used for hydroelectric power generation and does not supply water to the Indira Gandhi Canal.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2: Harika. It is the barrage that supplies water to the Indira

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