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Water Resources Of Karnataka

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Rivers of Karnataka

  • Karnataka's rivers are classified into two main groups: East-flowing rivers and West-flowing rivers
  • East-flowing rivers: Krishna, Cauvery, Pennar, and Palar - all join the Bay of Bengal
  • West-flowing rivers: Sharavathi, Kali, Gangavali, Netravathi, Varahi, Aghanashini - all join the Arabian Sea
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Irrigation in Karnataka

  • Irrigation is the artificial supply of water for agriculture
  • Main sources of irrigation: Wells, Canals, Tanks, and Tube wells
  • Karnataka has 41% of cultivable land under irrigation - ranks 9th in India
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Hydroelectric Power in Karnataka

  • Karnataka was the first state in India to generate hydroelectric power successfully
  • First hydro power station: Shivanasamudra (1902) for Kolar Gold Mines
  • West-flowing rivers are more suitable for power generation due to steep slopes
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Major Dams and Water Projects

  • First large dam: Vanivilas Sagar (1907) near Hiriyuru under Marikanive plan
  • Major dams: Krishnarajasagar, Tungabhadra, Almatti, Narayanapura, Kabini, Hemavati
  • Dams serve multiple purposes: irrigation, power generation, flood control

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Rivers that flow eastward and drainRivers originating in the Western GhatsKarnataka uses multiple irrigation methodsKarnataka pioneered hydroelectric power in India

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