UPSC Prelims 2008 Q54: Geography – Indian Rivers & Water Resources
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
Irrigation Project - State
1. Damanganga : Gujarat
2. Girna : Maharashtra
3. Pamba : Kerala
Select the correct answer
using the code given below:
- (a) 1 and 2 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Checking three irrigation project-state pairs
These Indian irrigation projects are matched here to their respective states.
| Pair | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Damanganga : Gujarat | Correct | The Damanganga Irrigation Project is associated with Gujarat |
| 2. Girna : Maharashtra | Correct | The Girna Irrigation Project is located in Maharashtra |
| 3. Pamba : Kerala | Correct | The Pamba Irrigation Project is located in Kerala |
Correct irrigation project-state pairs:
| Project | State |
|---|---|
| Damanganga | Gujarat |
| Girna | Maharashtra |
| Pamba | Kerala |
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Pair 3 (Pamba-Kerala) is also correct, so '1 and 2 only' is incomplete.
- (b) Incorrect. Pair 1 (Damanganga-Gujarat) is also correct, so '2 and 3 only' wrongly excludes it.
- (c) Incorrect. Pair 2 (Girna-Maharashtra) is also correct, so '1 and 3 only' wrongly excludes it.
- (d) CORRECT. All three irrigation project-state pairings are accurately matched.
Key point
Damanganga-Gujarat, Girna-Maharashtra, and Pamba-Kerala are all correctly matched irrigation project-state pairs.
Remember
Irrigation project-state matching: Damanganga-Gujarat, Girna-Maharashtra, Pamba-Kerala — all three correct.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Damanganga's Gujarat association with neighbouring Maharashtra.
- Not knowing Girna's specific Maharashtra location.
- Assuming only one or two of three plausible-sounding project-state pairs can be correct.
Exam tip
Damanganga=Gujarat, Girna=Maharashtra, Pamba=Kerala. All three are genuine, correctly matched irrigation projects.
Sources
- Central Water Commission — Water and Related Statistics (major and medium irrigation projects)
- Ministry of Water Resources, Government of India — Annual Report 2007–08