Question

28. The peninsular component of National perspective plan on interlinking of rivers includes –
1. Mahanadi-Godavari-Krishna-Cauvery Rivers.
2. Ken-Chambal.
3. Damanganga-Pinjal
4. Par-Tapi-Narmada
Correct answer code is:

• A. Only 1, 2 and 3
• B. Only 2 and 3
• C. Only 2, 3 and 4
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The National Perspective Plan comprised, starting 1980s, of two main components:
1. Himalayan Rivers Development, and
2. Peninsular Rivers Development
An intrastate component was added in 2005.
Peninsular Component
This Scheme is divided in four major parts.
1. Interlinking of Mahanadi-Godavari- Krishna-Palar-Pennar-Kaveri,
2. Interlinking of West Flowing Rivers, North of Bombay and South of Tapi,
3. Inter-linking of Ken with Chambal and
4. Diversion of some water from West Flowing Rivers