The 'Farakka Barrage' is located on which river? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The 'Farakka Barrage' is located on which river?

A. Brahmaputra

B. Ganga

C. Hooghly

D. Damodar

Answer: Option B

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

The Farakka Barrage is located in West Bengal, India, on the Ganga River, designed to divert water into the Hooghly River to flush out silt.

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