Consider the following statements regarding transportation and irrigation in India:

(a) Sirhind Canal originates from the Satluj River to supply water for irrigation in Rajasthan.
(b) Kerala state is bestowed with the highest length of roads (km per 100 sq. km area) among all states of India.
(c) Buckingham Canal is part of National Waterway No. 5 of India.
(d) Tubewells, as a mode of irrigation, provide water to the largest cultivated area of India.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

​Statement (b) is correct: Kerala has the highest road density per 100 sq. km in India. Despite being a smaller state, Kerala's high population density and terrain have led to a well-developed road network.

Statement (d) is correct: Tubewells are the largest source of irrigation in India, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, due to easy groundwater access.

Information Booster:

• Sirhind Canal System was built during British rule and primarily serves Punjab and Haryana.
• Kerala has the highest road density due to its small land area and well-developed transportation network.
• National Waterway No. 4 includes Buckingham Canal, Krishna, and Godavari Rivers, while National Waterway No. 5 covers Odisha and West Bengal waterways.
• Tubewell irrigation is dominant in the Indo-Gangetic plains due to abundant groundwater.

Additional Knowledge:

​Statement (a) is incorrect: The Sirhind Canal originates from the Satluj River, but it primarily provides irrigation to Punjab and Haryana, not Rajasthan. Rajasthan receives irrigation from the Indira Gandhi Canal.

Statement (c) is incorrect: The Buckingham Canal is part of National Waterway No. 4, not No. 5. National Waterway No. 5 covers the Brahmani River, East Coast Canal, Matai River, and Mahanadi Delta in Odisha and West Bengal.

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