Which of the following are the main objectives of the Farakka barrage ? 1. To obtain hydroelectric power and additional water for irrigation for common use by India and Bangladesh. 2. To save Bangladesh from the fury of periodic floods in the Ganga. 3. To

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Which of the following are the main objectives of the Farakka barrage ?
1. To obtain hydroelectric power and additional water for irrigation for common use by India and Bangladesh.
2. To save Bangladesh from the fury of periodic floods in the Ganga.
3. To protect and save Calcutta harbour from silting.
4. To improve navigability of the Hoogly.

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question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IES

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0,4,8,2,1,4,5

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The main objectives of the Farakka barrage are to protect and save Calcutta harbour from silting and to improve navigability of the Hoogly.

Option 1 is incorrect. The Farakka barrage is not primarily intended for obtaining hydroelectric power and additional water for irrigation for common use by India and Bangladesh.

Option 2 is incorrect. While the Farakka barrage does help in reducing the impact of periodic floods in the Ganga, it is not the main objective of the project.

Option 3 is correct. Protecting and saving Calcutta harbour from silting is one of the main objectives of the Farakka barrage.

Option 4 is incorrect. Although options 3 and 4 are both objectives of the Farakka barrage, option 1 is not a main objective of the project.

In conclusion, the correct option is option 3 - 3 and 4 are the main objectives of the Farakka barrage.