Which of the following statements is correct about the "Wainganga River"? 1) The longest tributary if this river is Kanhan River. 2) The Gosikhurd project is constructed on this river.
Which of the following statements is correct about the "Wainganga River"? 1) The longest tributary if this river is Kanhan River. 2) The Gosikhurd project is constructed on this river. Correct Answer Both 1 and 2
The correct answer is Both1 and 2.
Wainganga River -
- The river originated in the Mahadeo Hills in the Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh.
- The length of this river is 569 Km.
- It is a key tributary of the Godavari river.
- The kanhan river rises in the hills at the southern edge of the Satpura range in the Chhindwara District (M.P).
Gosi Khurd Project -
- This project is also known as Indira Sagar Irrigation Project.
- The project was launched in 7th five-year plan by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during 1984.
- The project includes Gose Khurd Dam along with the network of water canals including 99 Km long right bank canal, 22.93 Km left bank canal, lifting stations at Akot, Ambhora, Mokharbardi, Nerla, and Tekepar.
- The project also includes the renovation of Asolamendha Dam on the river Pathari.
- It has also aimed to irrigate 2.5 Lakh hectares of land.
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