India - Water Resources — Important Questions

Govindasagar

The reservoir created by Bhakra Dam is called 'Govindasagar'. Bhakra Dam is constructed across the Sutlej river and is part of the Bhakranangal Project, which is a joint venture between Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Pampasagar is the reservoir of Tungabhadra project, while Basavasagara is associated with the Upper Krishna Project.

Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Odisha

Tank irrigation is common in South and Eastern Indian states, particularly Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Odisha. This method involves constructing small bunds across streams to store water and supply it to cultivable areas. These states have suitable topography and climate conditions for tank irrigation. The practice has been followed since ancient times in these regions.

Water flow rate - cubic feet per second

Cusecs refers to the water flow rate measured in cubic feet per second. This is an important unit used in water management and irrigation to measure how much water flows through canals, rivers, or pipes in a given time. Understanding flow rates helps in planning irrigation schedules and water distribution among different areas.

India and Nepal

The Kosi Project is a joint venture between India and Nepal. The dam is built across the Kosi river at Hanumanagar on the India-Nepal border. The main objective was to prevent floods as Kosi was called 'Sorrow of Bihar'. As part of the agreement, 50% of the hydroelectric power generated is supplied to Nepal, showing international cooperation in water resource management.