Which of the following projects is designed to provide irrigation to Rajasthan’s desert areas?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Indira Gandhi Canal

Explanation:
· The Indira Gandhi Canal (formerly Rajasthan Canal) is India’s largest irrigation project, designed specifically to bring water to the Thar Desert of Rajasthan.
· It carries water from the Sutlej–Beas–Ravi river system through the Harike Barrage in Punjab.
· The project has dramatically transformed desert regions like Jaisalmer, Barmer, and Bikaner, enabling agriculture and human settlement.
· The canal supports irrigation, drinking water supply, and afforestation efforts.
Information Booster:
· The total length of the canal is approximately 650 km.
· Construction began in 1958, following the perceived need for large-scale water management post-independence.
Additional Knowledge:
· Hirakud Project — located in Odisha on the Mahanadi River.
· Chambal Project — located in MP and Rajasthan on the Chambal River (a tributary of the Yamuna).
· Kosi Project — located in Bihar on the Kosi River.