The Indira Gandhi Canal primarily irrigates which region? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Indira Gandhi Canal primarily irrigates which region?
A. Rajasthan (Thar Desert)
B. Bihar
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Punjab
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indira Gandhi Canal (longest in India, ~650 km) brings water from the Sutlej and Beas rivers to transform the arid Rajasthan desert into fertile land for crops like wheat and cotton.

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