Question

The canals of Kerala state are ___________.
a.Canals of Nagarjunasagar irrigation works
b.Canals of Rampadsagar irrigation works
c.Canals of Mangalam irrigation scheme
d.Canals of Meter irrigation scheme

Answer 1

Hint: The canals of Kerala state are majorly constructed for a scheme which is dependent on the dam of Cherrukkunam river, which is a tributary of another important river of Kerala.

Complete answer: a.Canals of Nagarjunasagar irrigation works: Canals of Nagarjunasagar irrigation works, Nagarjunasagar is a dam across the river of Krishna and is on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The left canal of the Nagarjunasagar supplies water to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for irrigation. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
b.Canals of Rampadsagar irrigation works: Canals of Rampadsagar irrigation works, The Rampad Sagar dam is built near Rajahmundry and has two major canals, one is extended on the left up to Visakhapatnam and the other on the right extends up to Gundlakamma river. Hence, this is an incorrect option.
c.Canals of Mangalam irrigation scheme: Canals of Mangalam irrigation scheme, is a medium irrigation project in Kerala and the catchment area of the basin is 48.85 sq. km. There are two major canals, the left canal has a length of 24 km and the right canal has a length of 21.5 km. Hence, this is the correct option.
d.Canals of Meter irrigation scheme: Canals of Meter irrigation scheme, no such irrigation scheme exists. Hence, this is an incorrect option.

hus, The right answer is option c.

Note: A canal is an artificial waterway that is constructed to allow water transportation or to use water for the purpose of irrigation. The canals of the Managalam scheme are based on two canal systems, which is unique in itself.