Question

Identify the area where lift irrigation is available in the 'Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area'?

• A. Entire area to the right side of main canal
• B. Entire area to the left side of main canal
• C. Entire area south of Bikaner district
• D. Entire area north of Jaisalmer district

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

In the Indira Gandhi Canal Command Area (IGCCA), the area on the left side of the main canal is at a higher elevation. Therefore, water cannot reach this side naturally by gravity and requires lift irrigation, where water is pumped to irrigate the fields. The other options are incorrect:
(A) The right side is generally irrigated using gravity flow.
(C) and (D) are vague and do not specifically relate to the canal layout.