Which one of the following irrigation canals is the most important in terms of area coverage in Haryana ?

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Q: 27 (NDA-I/2015)

Which one of the following irrigation canals is the most important in terms of area coverage in Haryana ?

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Geography

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NDA-I

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{'irrigation canals': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'jawaharlal nehru canal': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'haryana': [2, 0, 3, 3], 'gurgaon canal': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'bhakra canal': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'western yamuna canal': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'area coverage': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The correct answer is option 2: The Western Yamuna canal.

The Western Yamuna canal is the most important irrigation canal in terms of area coverage in Haryana. It is a major canal that originates from the Tajewala barrage in Yamunanagar district and covers a large area of agricultural land in the state.

Option 1: Bhakra canal is an incorrect answer because it is not the most important irrigation canal in Haryana in terms of area coverage. While the Bhakra canal is a significant canal in the region, it primarily serves the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh for irrigation purposes.

Option 3: Jawaharlal Nehru canal is also an incorrect answer as it is a canal located in Punjab and serves irrigation needs in that state.

Option 4: Gurgaon canal is an incorrect answer because it is a small canal that primarily serves the Gurgaon district in Haryana and does not have a significant area coverage compared to the Western Yamuna canal.

In conclusion, the Western Yamuna canal is the most important irrigation canal in terms of area coverage in Haryana.