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Which one of the following tributaries of river Indus feeds the canal system of the Bhakra Nangal Project ?
Explanation
The Bhakra Nangal Project is one of India's largest multipurpose river valley projects, constructed across the Satluj River [2]. The Satluj is a major tributary of the Indus River, originating from the Manasarovar-Rakas Lakes in Tibet [1]. The project consists of the Bhakra Dam, which controls the river's water for power generation and irrigation, and the Nangal Dam located downstream [3]. The canal system fed by this project, including the Bhakra Main Line canal, provides vital irrigation to the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan [5]. While other rivers like the Jhelum, Chenab, and Ravi are also tributaries of the Indus, they are associated with different projects; for instance, the Thein Dam is located on the Ravi River [2]. The Satluj specifically forms the backbone of the extensive canal network in this region.
Sources
- [2] Environment and Ecology, Majid Hussain (Access publishing 3rd ed.) > Chapter 9: Distribution of World Natural Resources > 3. Regions with large Demand of electricity > p. 22
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > Table 3.3 > p. 18
- [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 3: The Drainage System of India > The Satluj (Satadru or Satudri) > p. 10
- [5] https://indiawris.gov.in/downloads/Indus%20Basin.pdf