Question

In India, under canal net-work system of irrigation, generally, how much amount of water is allowed to run in small canal?

• A. Less than 4 cusec
• B. Less than 10 cusec
• C. Between 15 to 20 cusec
• D. Between 25 to 30 cusec

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Less than 10 cusec

Canal irrigation was started in 1960, these are human-made channels for water transportations. India has the largest canal system starting for Harike Barrage and terminates in irrigation facilities in the Thar Desert, it is known as The Indira Gandhi Canal. Now, canal irrigation is 2nd largest source of water transportation in the world.

So, the correct option is 'Less than 10 cusec'.