Sirhind Canal is connected with which of the following river ?

Correct option is D

The Sirhind Canal is one of the oldest and largest irrigation canals in India and is fed by the Sutlej River. It originates from the Ropar (now Rupnagar) headworks on the Sutlej in Punjab and irrigates vast agricultural lands in the Malwa region of Punjab. The canal was built during the British era and has played a significant role in agricultural development in Punjab.

Information Booster:

1. The canal system was constructed in 1882 during the British Raj.
2. The Sirhind Canal irrigates major districts like Patiala, Sangrur, and Ludhiana.
3. It is a part of the Indus River System under the provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty.
4. The Sutlej River is a tributary of the Indus and originates from Lake Rakshastal in Tibet.
5. The Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej provides water to the Sirhind Canal system.
6. The canal contributes significantly to wheat and rice production in Punjab.

Additional Knowledge:

• Beas (Option a): Another major river in Punjab, a tributary of the Sutlej.
• Ghaggar (Option b): A seasonal river flowing through Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
• Ravi (Option c): Part of the Indus River System, but not connected to the Sirhind Canal.