Upper Bari Doab Canal in Punjab originates from ________

Correct option is D

The Upper Bari Doab Canal (UBDC) originates from Madhopur, near Pathankot, Punjab. It is a major irrigation canal drawing water from the Ravi River to supply agricultural regions in Punjab.

Information Booster:

1. Constructed during the British colonial period, UBDC is crucial for Punjab’s irrigation.
2. The canal irrigates fertile lands in Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran districts.
3. It supports wheat, rice, and sugarcane production.
4. UBDC plays a significant role in managing the Ravi River’s flow.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) Jalandhar: Incorrect; UBDC does not originate here.
• (b) Nangal: Incorrect; Nangal is associated with the Bhakra Nangal Dam on the Sutlej.
• (c) Amritsar: Incorrect; a beneficiary of UBDC but not its origin.
• (d) Madhopur: Correct; the canal originates here.