Farakka Barrage was commissioned to ________
A. Save Kolkata port
B. Link North and South Bengal
C. Supply drinking water to Kolkata
D. Divert water to Bangladesh
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Farakka Barrage was commissioned to Save Kolkata port. Farakka Barrage constructed by India, about 18 km upstream near Monohorpur, to save Calcutta Port from silting, but in the process causing widespread and devastating effects, especially in southwestern Bangladesh.This Question Belongs to Geography >> Natural Resources And Industries In Indian Geography
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